Theatre
“Carrying the show is the extraordinary Naomi Petersen”
As Faith in Birthdays Past, Birthdays Present
“Grace and three related parts (called Faith, Hope and Charity) prove a gift for actress (and name to watch) Naomi Petersen””
“As always, Ayckbourn writes generously for actors. The most versatile is Naomi Petersen, who plays four different women in Adrian’s sheltered life, ranging from a bold sex worker to a shy church-mouse, with detailed skill rather than revue-sketch shorthand.”
“Naomi Petersen is outstanding as Adrian’s four love interests through the decades. Her tittering work as the self-knowingly nervous new girlfriend in particular is a kind of masterpiece”
“The heart of the play is Naomi Petersen as Lily, who illuminates the stage”
“Naomi Petersen absolutely nails the seriocomic tone needed.”
“Naomi Petersen multi-roles as all the other characters, making each one unique and recognisable – an exhausting task which she manages with aplomb.”
“Special mention must go to Naomi Petersen, who appears totally transformed as the different women of Adrian’s affection.”
“The ensemble is terrific, individually and collectively - special mention to Bill Champion and Naomi Petersen”
“Petersen’s outstanding portrayal means she has the audience and our emotions in the palm of her hand.”
“Impressive...A multi-role tour de force”
“The cast are excellent, the characters convincingly portrayed, and Sarah Hadland and Naomi Petersen in particular deserve a mention for their versatility. ”
“Naomi Petersen is given a quartet of roles as a church mouse girlfriend, Adrian’s former wife, a prostitute and a nervous lovelorn teenager. She does brilliantly with each one”
“Naomi Petersen’s turn is the icing on the cake of this time-bending drama”
As Lily in The Girl Next Door
“What a performance she gives, or four performances, rather.”
“As Lily, Naomi Petersen is outstanding, her cheerful chirruping in the face of the disintegration of her family a perfect re-creation of a 1940s ideal, before her performance gains a never overstated emotional depth.”
Improv & Comedy
“A big-hearted hour of well-being, strength and Pizza Express…the songs are brilliantly funny”
“She soon has the audience laughing, cheering and cringing as appropriate”
“Downright hilarious…leaves you feeling uplifted’ ‘Robust writing and running gags’”
“The audience was crying with laughter”
“An incredible group of talented and ground breaking improvisers, one of the most exciting groups in London right now”
“This is what proper improv looks like”
“The Free Association know what they’re doing!”
“Impressive’”