REVIEWS AND REFERENCES

PINOCCHIO BY MICHAEL MORPURGO ADAPTED BY SIMON READE
- WATERMILL
'Simply glorious.'
Guardian ★★★★★
'Fresh, boisterous production brought to life with ingenuity, talent and flair.'
The Stage ★★★★★
'Exhilerating, joyous, vibrant production.'
WhatsOnStage ★★★★★
The Times ★★★★
Theatre Vibe ★★★★★

MAKE GOOD BY JEANIE O'HARE AND JIM FORTUNE- PENTABUS & NEW PERSPECTIVES
'A masterpiece.'
A Youngish Perspective ★★★★★
'A beautifully moving piece with a bright and electric future.'
The Revue ★★★★★
'Beautifully portrayed.'
West End With Me ★★★★★

RICHARD III- SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE STARRING MICHELLE TERRY
'Terrific, vibrant...commanding.'
The Telegraph ★★★★
‘Fast-paced, energising and entertaining’
The Guardian ★★★★
'Original and necessary.'
The Independent ★★★★
‘As powerful as theatre comes’
The Arts Desk ★★★★
‘Masterful’ 
WEBF ★★★★
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM- SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE STARRING MICHELLE TERRY
'Gleeful... a delight'
The Evening Standard ★★★★
Delicious performances... hugely entertaining.'
The Stage ★★★★
'Riveting'
The Telegraph ★★★★
'A uniquely satisfying experience... a treat.'
What's On Stage ★★★★
Colourful and mystical... nothing short of amazing.'
The Upcoming ★★★★
'Accessible, witty and meaningful.'
iNews ★★★★
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THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE BY TOM POWELL FOR PENTABUS AND RURAL MEDIA
Winner of What's On Stage Award Bet Digital Production 2024 & Broadsatirs International Film Festival Winner Best Film and Best Actor
'...a delicate, wretched love story that builds its tenderness and tragedy to create an almost epic quality.'
The Guardian ★★★★
Breaking the Fourth Wall ★★★★★
Broadway World ★★★★
London Theatre ★★★★
Love London Love Culture ★★★★
WEBF ★★★★
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ONE OF THEM ONES BY CHARLIE JOSEPHENE
'One of Them Ones portrays its characters’ inner thoughts and progressions so well, and with such empathy, that we could all learn from it.'
Reviews Hub ★★★★★
'Hope springs eternal in this thoughtful and provocative production.'
londonTheatre1 ★★★★

CBEEBIES- AS YOU LIKE IT
'I watch as a four-year-old boy is transported by period surroundings, 400-year-old language and just enough modern whizzbangery to keep him rapt with every word.'
The Guardian
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PRIVATE PEACEFUL- NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE AND UK TOUR
'Top notch visceral theatre'
What's On Stage ★★★★★
'Heartfelt, engrossing and tragically real.'
WEBF ★★★★★
'A masterful production.'
The Daily Mail ★★★★
'Compelling...A powerful adaptation.'
The Stage ★★★★
Reviews Hub ★★★★★
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AS YOU LIKE IT AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
‘Spreads the kind of joy that only the Globe, with its matchless sense of inclusiveness, can generate’
Independent ★★★★
‘The casting is revolutionary […] this works, rather brilliantly’
The Times ★★★★
‘The sense of an arena slowly filling up with words is mesmerising’
The Observer ★★★★
‘Buoyant and embracive’
The Stage ★★★★
‘The sheer charm of it all is beguiling’
WhatsOnStage ★★★★
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GLORY DAZED BY CAT JONES AT SOHO THEATRE
Winner of Holden Street Theatre Award and Critics Choice Award
'Remarkable theatre.'
British Theatre Guide ★★★★★
'Elle While's production rightly allows the play's arguments to emerge through the surface excitement and human relationships.'
Guardian ★★★★
What's On Stage ★★★★★
'A frankly devastating account of...the brutality of war in Afghanistan.'
Time Out ★★★★
Broadway Baby ★★★★
Reviews Hub ★★★★
'a visceral explosion of thought provoking content that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go.'
Londonlist ★★★★★

BLUE STOCKINGS BY JESSICA SWALE AT CHESTER STORYHOUSE
'In short, I believe it to be one of the best performances I have ever seen in a theatre.
Every moment provides you with something that will stay with you forever.'
Cheshire Live ★★★★★
'This production is a must-see for everyone.'
Reviews Hub ★★★★
'Under Elle While’s crisp direction- there is terrific energy as the fight goes on.'
The Guardian
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COUNTRY MUSIC BY SIMON STEPHENS AT WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE 
'The expert writing and acting are complemented by equally strong direction from Elle While who manages to draw out the humanity...'
What's on Stage ★★★★★
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WHAT THE MOON SAW BY 2FACED DANCE AT ZOO VENUES AND UK TOUR
'Charming and Whimsical.'
The Herald ★★★★
'Engaging, entertaining circus fun that tucks its audience up warm and cosy.'
The List ★★★★
'A show as beautiful and elusive as the moon itself.'
The Wee Review ★★★★
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FRISKY AND MANNISH JUST TOO MUCH AT THE UDDERBELLY
'Just Too Much? No way - as far as these two are concerned, we can never get enough.
EntertainmentWise ★★★★★
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REFERENCES
'Elle has that rare talent as a director of having two kinds of skill. She not only knows how to handle people and superbly understands the craft of acting, but she also has a searing visual eye and a passion for how to sculpt a story to an audience. 
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Her own directing work is very immediate: superb acting, with an emotional and visceral punch. It has great detail in it and an arresting truth.' 
Marianne Elliott- Director
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'Elle has got a fantastic eye for what is happening in the room, and what is happening underneath the surface of things. She is big hearted and small ego-ed' 
Ian Rickson- Director
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'Elle is a wonderful, kind, generous, focused, decisive director with a fantastic sense of humour. She rocks.'
Thea Sharrock- Director
 
'Having Elle in the rehearsal room is a gift. Her concentration, attention to detail,  and deep understanding of the process is invaluable.'
Nancy Meckler- Director