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The following are some of the many comments received about David Farmer's books and web site. You can also read comments about the courses and  training days.

'I have been teaching drama to all ages for several years but this book has been a life line.  I have had so much fun with your techniques that I have incorporated them into every lesson.'
- Jill Malloy, UK

'Once again I would like to tell you how valuable your work is to me. It has helped me grow as a drama teacher, I have become more confident in presenting my lessons and most important of all - the students love it. Thanks for sharing so generously with me and all others who use your work.'
- Penny Monteiro, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

'I purchased '101 Drama Games and Activities' today, and was SO impressed.  I have bought several books on the subject and this one is superior in every way!'
- Keith Badham, Bedfordshire, UK

'I am a newly certified theatre teacher and have to thank you for providing the most creative resources I have ever seen to educate and entertain young children.'
- Matt Brown, Milwaukee, USA

'Just wanted to let you know how fantastic this is! I found it by accident whilst looking for resources to support the new literacy strategy. I teach performing arts at a primary school and the ideas from your newsletter will be in my planning by the start of term.'
- Sally Ross, Cheshire, UK

'I just received your drama book which I sat down and read immediately. I am a drama teacher and also work with young people outside of the curriculum. I now feel even better armed with ideas - having a 'Boal' in one hand and your book in the other. Your book, like your web site is an amazing resource, which I am sure I will use frequently!'
- Sally Evans, Hull, UK 

'I have been looking for a book like this for years!  I am so thrilled to finally find one!  Thanks David for creating it.'
- Deborah Henry, Toronto, Canada

'I am a newly qualified teacher and always on the look out for resources that will help me in the studio and this book is perfect! The way in which the games are categorised into areas will save me time and also ensure that my activities are focused in the right direction and suited to the purpose of the lesson. The language used is straightforward and the instructions are easy to follow.  I look forward to your next book.’
-  Bernadette Collins, UK

'I am specialising in drama as part of my primary education degree and your book was very useful to a recent assessment I had. I used Alphabet Conversation and everyone really liked it! I also got a B+ so cheers!'
- Becky Eames, Hackney, London, UK

'What a fantastic resource!  Can't wait to get your book and share what you have compiled - it's great to know your games and exercises are tried and trusted and everything is explained extremely well. Thanks for sharing your passion!'
-  Alison Howard, Adelaide, Australia

'Thank you, David, for your generosity. I work with young people in a deprived area of Tyneside and I'm grateful for your help.'
- Alex Ferguson, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, UK

'Just wanted to let you know that I downloaded the book this afternoon, and put it to use immediately! I was able to use three activities with my group of 77 today. They were fun, easy to explain and the kids loved them. The book is a real life saver, as I was at my wit's end as to what to do with such a large group!'
- Sara Roy, Drama Director, Peterborough, NH, USA

'Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have just started teaching KS3 Drama in England. Am an NQT, had no drama training, and you've saved my sanity!'
- Jan Bishop, UK

'This is a great resource, I am a student studying Primary school teaching - you helped with my final assessment! Thanks.'
- Felicity Ainsworth. Newcastle, NSW, Australia

'Really like this site. I teach a PGCE English course and have recommended this site to all my student teachers.'
- Dr Julia Davies, University of Sheffield

'I am so thankful for your shared talent and free activity ideas. The kids will have a blast in a positive way as many of these activities will be added to our group. Thank You !!! Live Creative!'
- Jeanne, Tacoma, Washington, USA

'I am doing my GCSEs and teach a class of 9 year olds on a Sunday. These tips and games have made the lessons more exciting for both myself and the younger children. In the future I would like to be a full time drama teacher so teaching on a Sunday has been beneficial to me and your large amount of advice and fantastic website has just made me realise my ambition even more!'
- Tracy Telling, Hertfordshire, UK.

'I am so pleased that I bought '101 Drama Games and Activities'. I can see so many ways in which my 370 primary school Performing Arts students will have such fun, stimulation as well as education.'
- Barbara Mc Geever, Brisbane, Australia

'I purchased "101 games" - it is wonderful. I teach music to primary aged children but also release other teachers and do other activities with the classes. I love doing interactive games etc with the children. The children respond so easily and positively to activities that are drama based. I have used some of the techniques such as "hot seating". I would like to incorporate drama a lot more in my teaching - it has so many positive outcomes - very effective for dealing with problems and issues.'
- George Karklins, Music teacher at Whangarei Primary School, New Zealand

'I just wanted to let you know that my students absolutely loved the game 'Random Sound Story'. I have a very creative group of grade 10 students and find it difficult to challenge them sometimes. They loved it! Thank you.'
- Lisa Yeadon, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

'Your book is perfect for our needs. We hope that you are as excited as we are that some of your games could reach up to 12,000 children this year.'
- Fiona Hahn, King's Camps, Sheffield, UK

'David, Just wanted to say, you've got a really great website, full of ideas for games.'
- Owen Hutchings, Drama Development Officer, Warrington, UK

'This website was very useful and all my drama class will enjoy your games. Thank you.'
- Giulia, Rome, Italy

'I am heartily impressed with the energy of the site, the communicative, encouraging and useful way it is set up, and the feeling of participation on a much larger scale it fosters - keep up the good work! The games so far used have gone down very well and often sparked other mutations of the themes within improv workshops - thanks!'
- Corinne Coward

'I have a very large drama school in Sydney Australia, teaching kids from 6-16 in groups of 10 every hour, every afternoon. My lessons change with each week and I am constantly looking for fresh ideas and new material. I want to thank you for your ongoing help and support.'
- Jennifer Shames, Sydney, Australia

'I sometimes feel a little isolated working as a solo drama facilitator and its really valuable updating and putting a twist on my own practice with your ideas. I do think your games are of a  high quality and well explained which is not often the case. It's refreshing to see a real primary slant to the ideas from someone who knows.'
- Sue Dyde, UK

'Having started work at a new school this year I wanted some inspiration for new warmups so downloaded David's book 101 Drama Games and Activities. I have used a number of them over the past few months with great success and with so many to choose from there is never any worry about not having something new to walk into the classroom with.'
- Fleur Lowery McCombe, Auckland, New Zealand

'I plan my lessons and try to remember the activities I have found in your book but I invariably have to refer to it (discretely) during my lessons. I never enter my drama lessons without it!'
-  Janet Holroyd, Nice, France

'Loving the exercises and games and using them all the time. This is the first time Drama has been offered as a creative art in the Junior High where I teach. I have my students take a few minutes to do a reaction journal, at the end of each class. The responses are wonderful, even from those who thought it would be terrible. The class clowns finally have a place to act out, legitimately, and they're loving that. With this outlet, some of them are even settling down in their regular classes.'
- Barb Jessome, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

'I just want to say thank you to David for taking so much time in building this site. I find it a creative, essential and ever expanding resource for any drama teacher.'
- Tal Rabinovitz, Sydney

'I just want to say thanks, I'm teaching my first term at a youth theatre at and I'm only 18 so as you can imagine, it's quite hard to keep them entertained. Although I've heard or played many of the games, it's amazing how many you forget, especially when you try to think on your feet. It's helped a lot!'
- Ian Grigson, London, UK

'David, plenty of great activities; obviously based on mature experience and a real sense of what is worthwhile. I will be adapting some of the games to teach English in China.'
- Mervyn Chivers

'I'm a drama teacher at a bilingual school in Argentina. It´s been delightful for me to find your site because as you can imagine teaching drama in english is quite difficult in a spanish speaking country. When our country was in a better economic shape I used to travel to USA or the UK to find material for my lessons. Doing so now is not easy any more so your site has provided me of many wonderful material. '
- Veronica Gianakis, Argentina

'Thank you. What a lovely collection!! Always nice to get other's ideas when trying to avoid 'I'm sick of this one!!' in a drama classroom!'
- Penny Larkins, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

'As a Hebrew language and Judaic Studies teacher, I use a lot of drama in my classes.  The students love it. Thank you for your awesome ideas. I am looking forward using them in my next school year. I wish students all over will have a chance to play and enjoy your wonderful games.'
- Eran Rosenberg, Columbus, Ohio

'I run a number of Drama workshops and love visiting this site when my creative juices run dry! Even though many of the suggested games are tried and tested its amazing how many you forget. Thanks David.'
- Jane Davies, Vale of Glamorgan, S. Wales