Reviews
The Windrush Warriors begins its 25-date tour of the UK. Written by and starring Nicola Gardner, who appears as receptionist and narrator, regales us with tales of time gone by. She is joined by Sisters Johnson and Richards and Brother Leroy and Myers recreating for us banter that is equal measures funny and familiar. It speaks to the power of community, solidarity and friendship.
Anisha Pucadyil, Reviewed: 26th May 2024, North West End UK
Gardner has written some brilliantly authentic dialogue for her four leads. This is perfectly delivered in brilliant broad accents and comes complete with pitch perfect mannerisms. The dialogue is broken up nicely with some great character-led standup. The opening poem perfectly set up the story and tone. A final cast song and dance performance is a cute ending. The show has returned home to Manchester after a short tour. It opened not long after Windrush Day itself and clearly went down well with the local first night audience.
Peter Ruddick, Reviewed: 25th June 2024, North West End UK
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It’s a sitcom style script, accessible, and funny, packed full of humor and supportive relationships. Consistently well acted, and with convincing characters, it’s a piece that’s effectively put together and well directed.
Dave Murray, Quietmanddave
Thank you for bringing your wonderful production to UCLan!
Dr Theresa Saxon, Principal Lecturer, Transatlantic Theatre, UCLAN
The cast are uniformly excellent, each little vignette is both hilarious, yet moving. The action flows smoothly from one group to the other. The audience was entranced throughout.
Ruby Murray – Speak out Productions
On behalf of my colleagues at The University of Manchester, this is to say ‘Thank you!’ for a brilliant performance yesterday at the afternoon segment of the Professional Services Leaders Conference. It was an enjoyable yet thought provoking event and feedback has been great.
Oyebanji (Banji) Adewumi MBE | Director of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Manchester University
Thank you so much for bringing the performance to the Contact Theatre for Manchester staff and local community. It was such an energising and thought-provoking performance by you and your brilliant cast and direction. The audience had a fantastic night and I think there was so much appreciation for the heart and humour.
Tahira Majothi, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Partner, Manchester University
Just to say how much I enjoyed the play on Saturday - it was great fun and I could see some characters developing there for a sit com.
Janet Graves- Director, Pennine Productions
Writer, Nicola Gardner, plays larger than life receptionist/manager, Patience, who is a pure joy. She swaggers and sways, is feline and vampish and full of sassy personality. She addresses the audiences and flirts outrageously. She shops at international shops. (Netto, Lidl and Aldi.) They call her the Black Marilyn Monroe and to prove this, she performs a seductive and breathy “Happy Birthday, Mr President” on a reluctant and decidedly uncomfortable caretaker, which is a show stealing moment. (Whoever “they” are, they’re right: she really is a black Marilyn Monroe.) Nicola is also a stand-up comedian, which really shows. She has great rapport with the audience and huge confidence
Gray Freeman for NorthWest End
Here is a link to a Manchester Evening News article about The Windrush Warriors
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