reviews
"...balanced by the dance like movements and lyrical tones of Ariel Harrison (also Stage Manager) as Ariel, who revelled in being the catalyst for so many events. Ariel was particularly effective at using the height and levels of The Hope Theatre, scaling the walls and perching from on high to taunt the characters on the beach below."
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"Ariel Harrison as Ariel (yes, really) stands out as mischievous spirit, pulling strings for her master Prospero and relishing in her magical pranks. The way she is flitting across the theatre, decorated to evoke images of a jungle, climbing up and down wooden planks and filling the space with her enchanting sing-song makes belief she is one with her surroundings and truly a spiritual being."
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"While all the acting was of an equally high standard, I confess I did enjoy the 'theatrical elements' that Harrison brought to Ariel, whether it was sitting in the rafters – looking down on actors and audience alike, displaying her pyrotechnic finesse using flash paper or singing the songs that are normally attributed to the sprite, but sometimes not adhered to."
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"The comedic talents of the actresses playing the two youngest sisters are spot-on. Ariel Harrison of Forest Knolls and Rachel Watts of Novato are funny and charming. Their giddy shrieks and giggles are superbly timed." -
"Ariel Harrison’s characterisation of Gonzalo is genius, wise words delivered by a charismatic, endearing old man, lacking any element of pompous can only result in admiration from the audience – just what the role demands. Ariel also concocts a mystical creature through the use of a gents black venetian mask placed on the back of her head – performing back to front; this cast are always looking for innovative ways to show different roles."-