The Times Newspaper : "The Cherry Orchard",
Benchtours, The Tron Theatre, Glasgow
(Robert Dawson Scott, 24th June 2002, The Times)
"The final meeting between the new owner of the estate, Lopakhin, and
Varya, Ranyevskaya's other daughter, when Lopakhin once again fails to propose.
Deborah Arnott simply crumples as he takes his leave. It is genuinely affecting."
The Herald Newspaper
: "Molly Whuppie", Wee Stories Theatre Co, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
(Mary Brennan, 2001, The Herald)
"That marvellous chameleon of quick-change versatility,
Deborah Amott. Donning a brilliant pair of big clumpy feet, and adopting
a lugubrious droop to voice and shoulders, she is every inch (yard?) the
scaredy-cat giant whose green fingers and generous nature are the true solution
to Molly's quest for food." >>>>
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The LIST : "Molly Whuppie", Wee Stories Theatre
Co, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
(Maureen Ellis, 2002, The LIST)
"Deborah Arnott with those stilt like giant's
feet, puffed out cheeks and booming voice, she was the ultimate big friendly
giant." >>>>
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The Scotsman Newspaper : "Molly Whuppie", Wee
Stories Theatre Co, Netherbow, Edinburgh
(Jane Ellis, Wednesday, 7th November 2001, The Scotsman)
"'The giant is played with great panache by Deborah Arnott.................
Arnott and Radcliffes performances are a beautifully balanced mixture
of storytelling, drama and traditional song. Often speaking in chorus or
echoing the ends of each others sentences to emphasise a vital bit
of plot, they create a vibrant world that absorbs us completely."
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The Scotsman Newspaper : "The Hare & The Tortoise",
Wee Stories Theatre Co, Netherbow, Edinburgh
Given Four Stars during this years Edinburgh Fringe    
(Jane Ellis, 12th August 2002, The Scotsman)
"A floppy hat and a laundry basket on the bum transforms Deborah Arnott
into a most lugubrious tortoise." >>>> read more
The Herald Newspaper : "The Hare & The
Tortoise", Wee Stories Theatre Co, Albert Halls, Stirling
(Mary Brennan, April 16 2001, The Herald)
"'The utterly huggable, shambling, slowpoke tortoise (Deborah Arnott)................
Wee Stories have been adding exciting new chapters to its own chronicle
of success as one of Scotland's best and best-loved purveyors of children's
theatre." >>>>
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