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An icon in the street arts sector!

Xtrax, UK

Compassionate, moving and funny. The way Charmaine weaves together the stories and circus is inventive and original - I think the show will absolutely push forward the art form.

Ockham’s Razor, Charlotte Mooney, UK

Flipping traditional gender ideas on their head, it is a strength act with a difference... Jaw Dropping...

Jenny D'Anger, Fremantle Herald, Australia

A very accomplished and thought-provoking piece of theatre… the circus elements were seamlessly interwoven into the narrative. The subjects of empowerment and mental well-being felt very appropriate for our time.

Steve Cowton, Programmer / Head of Production, The Lowry, UK

Moving, funny and uplifting. Charmaine Childs is a natural storyteller and the combination of personal experience, collected memories and acts of physical strength kept the audience transfixed.

Angela Sykes,  Program Manager at Diss Corn Hall, UK

Stunning feats of emotional and physical strength, intertwined with raw verbatim of real people's stories. Thank you - you are a wonder!

Audience feedback (Becka_acts - Instagram), UK

Spectacular one woman show – leaving a trail of torn books and bent metal bars behind her…

Profile Magazine, Australia

That is actually, seriously, very impressive…

Merrick & Rosso, Nova Radio, Australia

Betty Brawn shows with indescribable lightness, that she is the Strongest Lady in the World – and elegant too.

Die grossen hit vom Klienes Fest! Betty Brawn zeigt mit unbeschreiblicher Leichtigkeit, das sie die starkste Frau der Welt ist – und elegant zu gleich.

Hannover Neue Presse Newspaper, Germany

Wow. Just WOW. Charmaine is such a charismatic performer. This show was powerful, touching, and we were in tears. For my 6 year old granddaughter it was the fave of the festival. Thank you so much.

Timely, thoughtful, sensitive and entertaining.

Audience Feedback (Anne Parry - Instagram) , UK

Receiving mentoring with Charmaine has made me feel both very prepared and inspired about the world of outdoor performance. We're getting through an incredible amount of information in each session, it's highly organised. I am learning loads from her expertise and feel well positioned for taking the next step in my career. Charmaine is very supportive and a fantastic listener, as a result the focus of each session has felt very tailored to my needs. It's been brilliant for me as an early career artist to be able to learn all of the practicalities of self-producing as well as get inspired about the values of being an artist working outdoors.

Mentoring Feedback: Fiona Salisbury , UK

Absolutely brilliant, so powerful! Loved watching my 6 year old watching you: open mouthed, smiling, gasping and cheering!

Audience Feedback (A. Taylor),

Stories that are touching, tragic and true, told through circus skill and humour… the subject matter is about ordinary people and told through extraordinary skill.  It is empowering and encouraging to watch, as well just good old fashioned entertainment!

Complicite, Joyce Henderson , UK

Spectacular and very special… people are going to be talking about this non stop… I can hardly believe it.

Jo Whiley, BBC TV, UK

Along with the strength and humour from her street shows, she has a light touch and a keen ear which allow her to explore her themes of strength, power and resilience in ways that go beyond the obvious and create really involving moments.

Mervyn Millar, Object Animation Director, War Horse , UK

Betty Brawn oozes charm & wit. She holds the audience in her hand while twirling men above her head.

Glimpse of London Magazine, UK

Inspiring and uplifting... and elegant!

Tina Vollenhoven, audience member, Australia

Charmaine is an expertly skilled creative practitioner. Her experience in outdoor performance was incredibly complimentary to delivering high quality community outreach. I observed on many occasions how quickly she is able to build rapport with someone she has just met and encourage them to identify and share a positive personal story.

Havering Changing, James Jackson, CPP Project Director., UK

Absolutely stunning – it is moving, funny, beautifully staged, and the audience response was absolutely incredible.

Henry Filloux-Bennett Artistic Director, The Lawrence Batley Theatre , UK

Breathtaking!

Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, Australia

How good was she! I have never seen a stronger woman…

The Footy Show, Australia

An inspiration to women

Megan Asprey , audience member, Australia

Beautifully written and amazingly executed. We were mesmerised by the skill and captivated by the stories - such a great show!

Audience Feedback (R. Miles), UK

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