Phyllis Martin, Performing Arts Officer at Dumfries & Galloway Arts Asssociation described the event as a great success -
“We had lots of people of all ages. Some of them weren’t so sure at first but they soon joined in. There were human cash machones which gave out Neuros in exchange for a performance. One was every keen on checking balances and would ask people to stand on one leg before giving them Neuros. People could use their Neuros to shout their anger into a bile cannon or you could write your troubles on a piece of paper and a Flamenco dancer would literally stamp it to pieces“ Phyllis added: “It did have a more serious message too. When everyone is so worried about the recession and jobs it’s important to be able to smile sometimes.”
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