Review / Testimonial
ALL THE THINGS WE COULD HAVE BEEN
by ROBIN SURGEONER
Wolverhampton Theatre 10th November 2010
I am an artist and I also work professionally within the arts industry, having a specialism in Disability Arts.
I first saw the show, created by Robin, in Wolverhampton and was interested to see how he would use his art to convey his experiences to a mixed audience. Using spoken word, music, limericks and Signed video shorts, he presented challenging questions to the audience, in terms of examining how language, assumptions, and lack of aspirations about disability can impact widely on those who are labelled disabled. He presents this in ways which are non-patronising and do not rely on emotional pulls to make the audience feel ‘sorry’ for him, thus not seeking the audience to leave feeling the need for disability ‘charity’ but instead equity and equality.
I have worked and researched in Disability Arts for over four years and I came away from Robins show with new questions about how to view disabled artists, and found the content and delivery of the show to be powerful and unique. I highly recommend Robin as an artist and feel that this show should be viewed by as many audiences as possible. Robin has a voice that needs to be heard within both the arts and social care fields, especially as many of those with disabilities find it hard to have their voices heard in society.
I hope this testimonial will enable Robin to find new venues for the show, and I am more than happy to be contacted for further information to support this on the number and email below.
07748 170502
Rach Flowers
Community Arts Practitioner
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