"I've had a good long time to explore and experiment. I have always believed in the riskier the idea, the better, [it's amazing] to have other resident artists on tap to discuss art with and be jealous of, and young artists to be inspired by. This whole experience has brought me round full circle, to really find out what I am, who I am and where I fit in the world of art."
Louise Wallwein - Poet, Writer
"...a fantastic platform for getting involved in other things. You might [be a writer and] decide you're interested in acting or directing – it allows you to see much more than just your own role, explore stuff you’re intrigued by and go for it!"
Sunny Wray - Young Writer in Residence 2005
"Nowhere else in the country have I been able to express my art in a positive way and actually be taken seriously. The effect of the building and community has been extremely positive for me."
Ali Ghadema aka Frisko
"A writer always feels central to the entire theatre of Contact. With Contact there is no Us and Them - the writer and the theatre. Contact blurs the lines and draws the writer into the full experience of theatre."
Lemn Sissay - Poet, Writer, Playwright – 'Something Dark'
"A melting pot of opportunity. It has made my journey to the stage more approachable. Contact has given me performance opportunities in professional, technically supported spaces with constructive feedback - which I have not found elsewhere"
Becky Virgo
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