The Merchant of Venice

"Paul Thomas finding more infectious humour in Portia’s lady in waiting Nerissa"
"another Festival Players success."
Jeremy Brien, The Stage

"The relationship between an impressive Portia and mischievous Nerissa - Matthew Barksby and Paul Thomas - was delightful."
"When I look back on this wash-out of a summer, one evening will stand out in my memory - for all the right reasons."
Avril Silk, Somerset County Gazette.

"played by five young and extremely talented actors who cleverly adapted to whichever role they were playing."
"Tom Giles and Paul Thomas harmonised well together"
"a good evening of travelling theatre by a hard-working and well-spoken team of young actors."
Donald Hollins, Stroud News & Journal.

"Outdoor Shakespeare at its best"
"slick performance"
"For Paul Thomas' Lancelot Gobbo a mop became the tool for self-consideration and then a weapon for fun making when his blind father arrived on stage."
"The Festival Players Theatre Company production of The Merchant of Venice gave us exactly what outdoor Shakespeare should provide - it was funny, well paced, professional and most importantly of all entertaining." ***** (5 Stars)
Lauren Witts, RemoteGoat.co.uk.

"Crackerjack rating: 9 / 10."
"fab performance by the sparkling and accomplished cast"
"sharply and accurately delivered"
"a bustling, all-male production"
"very well worth a visit"
Jo Barber, Crackerjack Gloucestershire.

As You Like It

"Paul Thomas managed to leap from the most arch of French courtiers bristling with hauteur to the engaging junior shepherd Silvius whose almost hopeless love for the Ganymede-obsessed Phebe (Trudi Jackson) was the most touching part of the production."
Roderick Swanston, Online Review London

"Michael Sergeant's production at The Courtyard benefits from a strong cast that sees the lesser roles often outshine the main characters."
Dawn King, Camden New Journal

"a cast that is exceptionally good at reading Shakespeare's verse with conviction" **** (4 Stars)
Michael Darvell, What's On

Much Ado About Nothing

"a strong supporting cast"
John Thaxter, The Stage

DSL Showcase (The Dice House)

"Paul Thomas as Matthew added another enjoyable off-kilter personality"
Derek Smith, The Stage