Wonderful reviews and feedback from the August 2025 season at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre.

The Viv! performance was amazing today, offering an inspiring experience for all who attended. It was especially wonderful for our students to see themselves represented on stage while the powerful message, “We are perfect just as we are!” was being delivered. We sincerely appreciate the BMEC staff for creating such an inclusive environment that allowed our students to participate fully and confidently. The behaviour of the students and the responsiveness of Carenne staff made the event even more memorable. – Dezarae Bastow, Assistant Principal, Carenne School

Dezarae also shared on Facebook:

Sooo I won’t mention that…

Some of our staff were crying at the end of today’s performance.

Or that our students clapped and cheered every time someone who behaved like them or looked like them or spoke like them (or didn’t) came on stage.

Or that our kids were completely star struck when they saw the performers in the foyer after the show.

Kate Smith you are brilliant! Catherine McNamara you are brilliant! The cast and crew were phenomenal in their craft. The venue (BMEC) accommodated for the needs of the audience so everyone could comfortably engage with the show in their own way.

Excellent message. Brilliant. Thank you. – via Facebook

Heartfelt thanks to the entire team for bringing this powerful story to life. You all did an amazing job! – Inspire Inclusion Support Services Pty Ltd, via Facebook

Just left this show, it was awesome!! Had all the feelings, all the colour and just super cool actors! – Jess, via Facebook

It was such a great show/experience. My kiddo and I left with big smiles. A perfect way to end the week. – Shellie, via Facebook

My son and I had a great time at the show, and our friends loved it too! – Jo, via Facebook

Hope you guys have had a chance to see this. It’s truly magnificent and will make you want to cry. – Zurah via Facebook

What a fabulous experience. So heart-warming and brilliantly done. The script, the actors, the scenery and lighting were all so well done. Thank you to all involved especially Arts Outwest. A few tears were shed but I left feeling positive and inspired. Highly recommend going. – Melinda, via Facebook

We saw this last night, it was amazing, a beautiful very professional performance. – Sue, via Facebook

A truly inspiring and beautiful performance. With all of the young people in the audience cheering on, it was a complete experience. – Briar via Facebook

My daughter loved it! – Alicia, via Facebook

It was amazing and yes, I cried too! – Sarh, via Facebook

This is a brilliant show. Inspirational. Lyrical. Educational. Engaging. Left feeling moved and delighted. Thank you to the cast and crew of ViV!!! And to Arts Outwest for production and support. Don’t miss this show! May it travel far and wide! – Felicity, via Facebook

So incredibly beautiful – Heidi via Facebook