Reviews
Partner Churches
“Rhema Theatre Company offers a robust, energetic and engaging take on the Bible. These are folk who can translate scripture into our vibrant visual world and capture the attention and imagination of young people. The tradition is ancient, the medium is utterly contemporary – book them now!”
Luke Walton, The Bible Society
“Everything that Rhema Theatre Company did was outstanding! They brought the bible alive to those who are not used to coming to church. They performed some of the most engaging and challenging shows that I have seen and we are still reaping the fruit of their visit… If you are thinking mission, then I couldn’t recommend Rhema Theatre Company more highly.”
Rev Martyn Shea, St George’s Church, Stamford
“Rhema are consistently fun, energetic, reliable and always a great asset to our event.”
Wendy Beech-Ward, Director of Spring Harvest
“It was a perfect blend of action, quickfire dialogue, humour, puppets, music and thoughtful moments. The actors’ enthusiasm and energy was infectious. Thank you!”
Rev Alison Jones, Witham St Hugh’s Primary School
“Unanimously received by staff and pupils as outstanding. The presentation of the Christian message was clear but truly sensitive to the multi-faith school context. Staff, children and hosts all loved them!”
Helen Matter, Diocesan Schools’ Adviser, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese
Holiday Clubs
“The church has been packed to overflowing with families who have come to watch the final performance. Rhema have been a delight and pleasure to work with – their superb blend of professionalism and enthusiasm, and the clear love they have for their ministry.”
Rod Doulton, All Saints Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire
The Letter
“Superb blend of Scripture and theatre. The message was clearly presented and easily accessible. Great! Thank you so much”
Bilton Evangelical Church
“I’ll never read Paul’s letters in the same way again. Worth 20 commentaries.”
Kim Lau, Manchester Chinese Church
“An EXCELLENT, professional performance that brought the story of Paul alive”
Richard Cutting, New Life Baptist Church, Northallerton
“Once again I thought you scaled the heights in performance with a brilliant script and a powerful message for the church”
Graham Hooke, Calvary Christian Fellowship
“Wonderful theatre, highly professional, extremely entertaining. Thank you”
Julia Seaman, Fountain of Life Church, Thetford, Norfolk
“The Letter was moving, uplifting, challenging and thoroughly entertaining. Everyone who attended responded enthusiastically”
Rev’d Michelle Ferguson, All Saints Church, Hurworth on Tees, Darlington
“Rhema Theatre Company bring God’s word into life in a performance marked by professionalism, enthusiasm, humour and a faithfulness to the scripture. Truly inspiring”
Rev’d Francis Murphy, Greenock Mount Kirk, Scotland
Home
“Brilliant! A professional and powerful performance which through humour, drama and dialogue was both entertaining and thought provoking”
Isabel Norris, Poynton Baptist Church
“Rhema communicates with the audience in a way that words alone do not – a powerful and persuasive challenge to choose life with God”
Rev Tim Edworthy, Park Road Baptist, Peterborough
“Good mix of humour, music, seriousness, visual impact. Lots of energy, stimulating, some thought-provoking statements. Very professional”
Sally Binder, Southcourt Baptist Church, Aylesbury
“We enjoyed it all, being able to associate with the exile and his struggles with faith and finally overcoming and going ‘Home’ was both emotional and thrilling….it was wonderful”
Chris Woodall, Roe Green Independent Methodist Church, Manchester
“This was a very clever interpretation of the people, the struggles and the triumphs of the Jewish people after leaving Egypt. I loved it”
Viv Davies, Heaton Baptist Church
“I was speechless at the end of the show! Words cannot describe the magnificent performance that we witnessed today. We were blown away and loved every second! The children were all gripped from beginning to end. Thankyou so much for a wonderful show!- From raising the roof to hearing a pin drop!”
Kate Breakwell, St. Matthews CE (aided) Primary School, Telford.
“Absolutely fantastic… we loved every minute of it”
Styal Primary School
“Excellent… a delight to watch so many children spellbound!”
Bollinbrook C.E. Primary School
“Zinging, bright, fast-moving and fun! Family fun with depth to suit all ages! …Children watched transfixed…”
The Scotsman, Readers Review, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2007