Liverpool, September 2008
” I just wanted to say how fantastic the market of optimism was at Hope Street Feast last week…it was a great addition to the event!”
- Fiona Gasper, Liverpool Culture Company
“The buzz created by the market of optimism has instigated an immediate thirst for this kind and scale or work from emerging artists, professional artists and the public alike…”
- Alan Richardson, Hope Street Ltd.
Edinburgh, January 2009
“A hugely timely and entertaining Market of Optimism…an event bursting with wit and promise”
- Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
“It’s not every show that sends you home with a duster, a cuddly rat and a certificate promising extreme optimism for the year ahead. Such is my haul from the Market of Optimism, a series of stalls trading in feel good commodities.”
- Mark Fisher, The Guardian
Perth, January 2010
“Perth town centre was invaded by the internationally acclaimed Market of Optimism, which was a great success.”
- John Hulbert, Lord Provost, Perth & Kinross
Dumfries, March 2010
“We had lots of people of all ages. Some of them weren’t so sure at first but they soon joined in. When everyone is so worried about the recession and jobs it’s important to be able to smile sometimes”
- Phyllis Martin, Performing Arts Officer, Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association
Cumnock, October 2010
“I’ve never seen so many people laughing and smiling in the rain”
- Councillor Kathy Morrice
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Had a wonderful afternoon at the market of optimism in Aviemore. Loved every minute of it. Thanks to all the stallholders.
what a wonderful surprise – somewhere to rejuvenate my faded belief in magic and creative fun! So glad I wandered into Perth town centre this afternoon – thank you for brightening my day up so spectacularly.
Did I really duplicate what I’d just said – maybe the optimism is working overtime already! Had so much fun at the market here in Perth this afternoon.
Perth 23 January 09
it was brilliant! all of my friends thought it was amazing and we had lots of fun!
Really enjoyed the market of optomism held recently in Dumfries,it took a normally drab afternoon to a fun filled afternoon of sureal fun
hope to see you guys n Dumfries again!
Perth 23 January 09
It defo brightened up the dark winter day…
I can’t remember when I thought Scottish Arts Funding was better spent. It was the best street theatre I have ever enjoyed. Well done and keep it up.
I just wanted to say – what a fabulous idea the market of optimism is – inspired. My son and I participated in your performance today in Kirkcaldy and we were so impressed ..we looked you up on the web! Great experience and all the best for spreading happiness and optimism !! Hx