Some press views -acknowledgements, and excellent references over the years.

Letters

SIR. I am writing to tell you about a wonderful afternoon's entertainment
that we have just enjoyed. Tomato the Clown (Sandows Slapstick
Theatre) presented their show as part of our Christmas activities. The
children loved every minute of it and so did the staff.
J Roabuck, Head Teacher, Fitten HilI Infants School, South Croft,
Holdham. (A letter to the local paper)

A letter from Jaine Fleetwood, Activities Officer, St Mark's Community
Project; "I do know how the children enjoyed themselves. The head-
teacher of one school told me that she got a step by step account of the
show at least four times a day for a week following the event!

A letter from the Head- Teacher of Briar Hill First School, Whitnash,
Warwickshire. "The show was a marvellous success - the children loved
every minute of it. It was just right for the little ones"

A letter from the Headmaster of the Quarry Bank, Mount Pleasant Infants
School, West Midlands "It was super because it really rounded off out
topic on circus. Tomato kept them laughing all afternoon and it was a
special surprise for some kids who have never seen a clown before"

A letter to acknowledge a special show at Lockerbie. From; Town Hall Committee chairman Jeannie Jones to the Annan Series newspapers. "This laughter show certainly made all the children and their parents laugh their heads off and forget for a while the tragedies of foot and mouth disease"

Tameside Leisure Services. Letter from Joanne Green (Assistant
Entertainment and Event Officer)
"Our family Fun-Day programmes have been enjoyed by people throughout the Borough and we have received so many complimentary remarks about your excellent entertainment. Once again, sincere thanks and best wishes"

Mrs. M A Irish (Clerk) Sawston Parish Council " Your visit was thoroughly
enjoyed by many people and may I personally wish you every success for
the future"

Needham Market, Middle school, Suffolk. "Many thanks for the show you
gave us on Tuesday. I know that all the audience enjoyed the
performance as much as we (the staff! ) did"

"Thank you for a great show" A letter from the mayor of Halton Borough
Council for our large stage-show promotion at the Queen's Hall Widnes.

The Press

Rossendale Free Press (Front Page). TOMATO'S SLAPSTICK GETS THE
LAUGHS! "Red noses and big feet were all the rage at the weekend - and
no, it had nothing to do with the bad weather. For Tomato and his clowning
pals kept families laughing during their Circus Party at Bacup's Leisure
Hall. Jessica Goggins had the chance to meet Tomato in person and loved
every minute"

Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph
"Slapstick shenanigans had crowds of youngsters howling with laughter at
the Epworth Leisure Centre. The Sandow Clowns unleashed a barrage of
hilarity and traditional circus skills thrilling 300 children and parents with a
quick-fire comedy spectacular called Tomato's Circus Party. Talented
Tomato wearing a giant smile, whacky wig and colourful clobber. Had
audiences spellbound with a feast of time-honoured humour"

Lowestoft (Suffolk) press 1996. "The Sandow Clowns Theatre Company
proved such a success at the Marina Theatre on Saturday afternoon that a
second performance was hastily added for later that day" "Excellent value for
money"

EVERYTHING A CHILDRENS SHOW SHOULD BE -GOOD CLEAN FUN"
The Formby Times Fylde Coast.