Testimonial

Education

Tina Chavda, (SENCo) and Inclusion Manager, St. Angela’s, Newham

IROKO are simply outstanding… Their teaching is supportive, detailed, well-informed and educational – yet sooo much fun. The pieces they…

Folasade Babarinde, Director, Abundance Arts

…You are a great example of quality, consistency and imagination. Keep up the good work.

Student, Magdalen College School, Northants.

This is great! We have done physical theatre but this is REAL physical theatre. Drama, storytelling, music and dance in…

Jennifer Dixon

I stumbled across Iroko Theatre Company whilst doing research for my dissertation. Having read about the company and viewing the…

A pupil at Copthall School, Barnet

I am known as a very quiet person when I’m in front of strangers, but after your performance, I feel…

Student, Magdalen College School, Northants.

I really enjoyed watching your group improvise, and learning about your culture. I never knew that you used so many…

A pupil at St. Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Dulwich

If I had a chance to go up and pick something from the ‘Pot’, I would pick out magic so…

Teacher, St. Antony’s Catholic Primary School, Newham

This company is one of the best I have worked with!!  Alex and his team have the ability to capture…

Health and Wellbeing

Craig Mahoney, Programme Coordinator (Social Clubs) East London Cares

Thank you so much for all the positivity, energy, fun and laughter. You helped bring joy into the homes of…

Workshop participant

The workshop was very enjoyable and enthusiastic. We were encouraged to be involved, creative and animated. Would recommend it highly…

Workshop participant

Very impressed with the methods used. This project is very useful for helping people overcoming their inhibitions and performing in…

Workshop participant

We are very grateful to have them and especially in these very terrible and frightening times we are going through….

Theresia

A big thank you for the wonderful performance you gave to all the members of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Group last…

Workshop participant

A real mood lifter. It’s easier to move along to the beat and easy to follow. Explained well and physio…

Carer, NELFT NHS OAMHT&MS, Dagenham

Mum found the sessions enjoyable especially the relaxing exercises… she enjoyed being part of the group. When she was doing…

Daniel Fredriksson, Dementia Support Worker

Our collaboration with IROKO has been of immense value to us as a local branch of Alzheimer’s Society. Their warm…

Workshop participant

I feel we are so lucky to be offered this sort of therapy. Again, music is so good to lift…

Carer, NELFT NHS OAMHT&MS, Dagenham

As mum’s Carer, I noticed that she ‘comes to life’ when engaging in these workshops. She is enthusiastic & talks…

Workshop participant

Very interesting. Learnt to play a little bit of the drum. Feel more energised. Enjoyed myself immensely. Would like to…

Community Services

Workshop participant

Very inclusive feel and excellent teaching to make it seem easy. Would love to have your details for events.

Workshop participant

A wonderful opportunity for families to play together, learn and socialise with other people. REALLY FUN DAY!

Workshop participant

It was much fun and very interesting and we learned to be creative which made me come out of myself…

Workshop participant

An enjoyable session where mum and child were able to learn and gain entertainment.

Henry Akuffo, workshop participant.

We really enjoyed the performance by IROKO. Their compilation appealed to all cultures; breaking down any language barriers. I would…

Pastor Yemi Odusolu

The Magic of Rhythms.’ was a very impactful performance. Real. Emphatic and offers hope, joy and good cheer while reminding…

Workshop participant

A thoroughly enjoyable learning experience. Thank you IROKO Theatre for giving us the opportunity to have a go collaboratively, as…

Workshop participant

This is enjoyable. I don’t normally do artwork but after this I feel can try to make bed linen with…

Workshop participant

I think that these workshops are important and should be available more often. I wish they had been there when…

Workshop participant

Very energizing for the whole family. Developing rhythms, and beats. Becoming familiar with music and songs of Africa. An excellent…

A parent at our community engagement programme

Very enjoyable afternoon. While learning all the children and parents enjoyed themselves.

CPD for Teachers

Workshop participant

A very creative workshop that incorporates all our 5 senses, adapted for any age. I particularly enjoyed the introduction –…

Workshop participant

Was a bit unsure at first – but relaxed into it pretty quickly! Was fun and helped highlight good storytelling…

Workshop participant

The session was fantastic! I loved how interactive it was right from the beginning. It reminded me about the importance…

Workshop participant

The session was very engaging and will improve my oral storytelling skills. It was fun and I have definitely learnt…

Workshop participant

Today’s session was amazing. As a large group at a work environment it brought us very close and made us…

Workshop participant

Very energetic! Good start to a New Year. Good ideas to introduce and use drums as part of the everyday…

Workshop participant

Iroko drums were very interesting. Sharing rhythms, teamwork and blending as one. The experience allowed us to relax and get…

Workshop participant

Fantastic. Lots of ideas we can use with children. Good fun for us too! Great high energy session, definitely feel…

Workshop participant

The session was really engaging. If we were so happy and excited during the session, I can imagine how excited…

Workshop participant

Found it very helpful. Opened my eyes to enjoying story time. Helping with focusing and turn taking. Would help any…

Workshop participant

It was a very enjoyable session. I have learnt different ways of using the drum to tell a story etc….

Workshop participant

Very clear instructions and informative. Good way of enhancing listening and communication skills in a fun productive way. Thank you…

Workshop participant

I really enjoyed the session. I have learnt how to bring my stories to live. Even when I will read…

Workshop participant

Iroko Company, a great morning. Injecting fun, confidence and ideas to work with the children. I would recommend they visit…