KICK OFF

“I’ve been performing since I was a young teenager (I’m now 47) and this is one of the most enjoyable, memorable and meaningful performances in which I’ve ever been involved.”

– Kick off Performer

PARTICIPANT QUOTES

“I’ve never danced before, but this is what has been missing from my life”

– Kick off Performer

“I am enjoying my retirement because of meeting Kate and Izzy and Rachel and them saying to us, do what you want in this space, we’re not judging you, we want you to have fun, play. We are giving you permission to play. We are giving

you a voice. We want to hear what you have to say. You are important, don’t hide away, come out and be part of the world. So my world has expanded... and I didn’t expect that... I am amazed at what I’ve achieved because of these

wonderful artists that we’re given the opportunity to work with.”

– Kick off Performer

“I am so happy and honoured that I could be part of Kick Off. This experience is something I have never had before. I will remember the feeling and everyone for all my life.”

– Kick off Performer

AUDIENCE QUOTES

“(Kick Off) is a work that starts as a dance piece, a work of art and a political march that turns to a football chant and back to dance. The audience watched, followed, joined in, laughed and clapped and had a thoroughly good time.”

“Kick Off was simply marvellous. Across all ages of folk. Learning unknown local history of soccer suffragettes”

“It was amazing to see the show in all its glory on Friday… so joyous but also so moving, educational, inspiring...”

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