“The workshop was tailored to suit the criteria of the written examination of Our Country’s Good. The activities were very beneficial to the students, who say they found them extremely helpful”
Christina Clarke, East Norfolk Sixth Form College, 2016

“It is always good for our students to be taught by someone who actually works in the industry and has real experience in the theatre. The workshop happened the morning after we had seen the play, so the material was fresh in our minds and we could ask questions.”
Lynsey Cleaves, Brentwood School, 2015

“I was so inspired after my day with Out of Joint, that I have started researching and writing a piece of Verbatim Theatre based around Post Natal illness. I would love the opportunity to work with Out of Joint again.”
Helen Jeffrey, Birkdale High School, 2015

“The workshop was excellent for the young actors, working with Max has opened their eyes to new ways of working and further developed their appreciation of the play. As a staff development tool it was excellent, with drama teachers able to observe the process and develop their own skills as workshop leaders and practitioners.”
Vivienne Buckley, Bridgend College, 2015

“It was a massive privilege to observe Mr Stafford-Clark at work with my students and his teachings have had a profound effect on their drama education.”
Nick Vause, The Latymer School, 2011

“My students are always astonished by his power and authority in practical work and they remember it in all the work that they do.”
Josephine Fenton, Camden School for Girls, 2011

“As teachers we pray for moments and experiences like the one Out of Joint gave me 16 years ago, and have continued to give me every year since then.”
Noreen Boylan-Vaughn, St Bernards School, 2011

“It was intense enough and challenging whilst also being engaging and fun… Very reasonable cost, I would use you again.”
Joanne Halliday, West Kirby Grammar School 2010

“I just wanted to say again, thank you so much for all your help organising the workshop with Max yesterday. The students and us teachers had a fantastic time and everyone felt they learnt so much. It was a real privilege working with Max and gaining that first-hand insight into his techniques and directing style.”
Helen Guise, Heathfield School, Ascot 2009

“Both workshops we’ve had from Out of Joint have been entirely relevant, well planned and well delivered. Money is short in our department so I have to be sure that what I buy in is of the highest quality and relevant for my students. It always is.”
Teacher, 2006

“In my international Baccalaureate class we have looked at many kinds of rehearsal technique but nothing helped me understand theatre as much as working with you. With playing cards, improvisation and working with verbs, we all became much more aware of each other, of those little signals people send.”
Student, 2006

“It’s good to know that there are still theatre companies who are questioning/challenging audiences about often politically sensitive issues and that these are made accessible and relevant to students of drama and theatre.”
Teacher, 2006

“An honour and a privilege – and inspiration to my students”
Truro College 2003