Things said... (over the years I have gathered hundreds of accolades, this is a few examples) 

From The Heron Theatre, Cumbria LA7 7AS...

An evening ​ of poetry, stories, satire and political review

"My thanks, on behalf of the theatre and the audience... the combination of humour, challenge and pathos often linked to current events was appreciated." Stuart Newton, Artistic Director, the Heron Theatre.​​ 

(This was a sell out show.)

 from other professionals and judges...

"Kids will love it" Carol Ann Duffy, former poet laureate

"Most excellent Bard" Matt Harvey, poet and broadcaster

"Beautiful and tough" Usifu Jalloh, master storyteller

"A real pro... sharp, clever, original" Shaftesbury Fringe Festival Judges 

"Amazing performer, such a unique skill in terms of creativity and delivery. His engagement with the audience makes it exciting and alive." Barnstaple Theatre Festival

"Thanks for a hilarious and highly entertaining set " Anna Saunders, director of Cheltenham Poetry Festival, Wychwood Festival

"Brilliant, captivating, cheering. " - "Just the tonic I needed." Chippenham Folk Festival

from Bristol Storytelling Festival...

"A worthy winner... a triumph... brilliant performance... a wordsmith second to none "

from festivalgoers...

"Fabulous entertainment - a real treat. " Shrewsbury Folk Festival​

"Wit and social comment in ideal combination" Warwick Folk Festival

and for Leicester Secular Society it was...

"Absolutely wonderful - funny, thought-provoking, original. One of the best evenings ever."