Testimonials :
Nancy Meckler, former Joint Artistic
Director, Shared Experience and Director of RSC’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s
Dream/ 2011 and ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ 2013:
‘Working with Keith on ‘A Midsummer's Night Dream’ for the Royal
Shakespeare Company was a very special experience. Keith is truly
collaborative, rigorous and keen to be inspired by the rehearsal
process. As the production evolved, so did our concept of what the music
could be and I can honestly say it was a pleasure to have him in the
room.’
David Farr, former Joint Artistic Director, Bristol Old Vic and Associate Director, Royal Shakespeare Company: ‘Keith Clouston and I have worked on many productions together, from ‘Coriolanus’ in 2002 for the RSC to ‘The Winter’s Tale’ in 2009 and ‘King Lear’ in 2010 in Stratford, London and New York. Keith is a composer of remarkable dramatic sensitivity, whose commitment is entirely to the theatrical and dramatic effectiveness of each live moment. As such he is a peculiarly thoughtful composer, whose work is always responsive to the whole vision of the production. The music for the climax of ‘The Winter’s Tale’ is as deeply satisfying a piece of composition as I have experienced in my time working in theatre. It was pitch-perfect.’
Sue Buckmaster, Artistic Director, theatre-rites: ‘Keith is a delight to work with. His approach is integral and thorough. He places much emphasis on research and inspirational sources which leads him to offering thoughtful and evocative music/sound for his productions. Both the live music and recorded sound for MOJO by Theatre-Rites were guided and created with care, consideration and originality.’
Polly Teale, Artistic Director, Shared Experience: ‘Working with Keith has been a joy. It's always a tad nerve wracking when you start work with a new composer but my fears were quickly allayed when I heard the first piece that Keith had made in response to our initial conversation about the play. It was hauntingly beautiful, as if he had exactly understood the atmosphere and energy I wanted to create for the piece. Keith thinks deeply about every choice and it's this capacity to engage with the work that meant he became a crucial part of the creative team. The final score was really wonderful and the journey a rich and creative one.’
Simon Reade, former Joint Artistic Director, Bristol Old Vic and Writer/Producer of Fluidity Films’ ‘Private Peaceful’: ‘As a producer and director I have successfully collaborated with Keith for more than a decade now in theatre and in film. He brings an expertise and detail and passion to each project, however contrasting, whatever the challenges. He positively flourishes as an integral part of a creative team, and inspires all those around him. He works swiftly too. Whenever I see his name attached to someone else's project, I know it will be all the better for having Keith on board.’
David Farr, former Joint Artistic Director, Bristol Old Vic and Associate Director, Royal Shakespeare Company: ‘Keith Clouston and I have worked on many productions together, from ‘Coriolanus’ in 2002 for the RSC to ‘The Winter’s Tale’ in 2009 and ‘King Lear’ in 2010 in Stratford, London and New York. Keith is a composer of remarkable dramatic sensitivity, whose commitment is entirely to the theatrical and dramatic effectiveness of each live moment. As such he is a peculiarly thoughtful composer, whose work is always responsive to the whole vision of the production. The music for the climax of ‘The Winter’s Tale’ is as deeply satisfying a piece of composition as I have experienced in my time working in theatre. It was pitch-perfect.’
Sue Buckmaster, Artistic Director, theatre-rites: ‘Keith is a delight to work with. His approach is integral and thorough. He places much emphasis on research and inspirational sources which leads him to offering thoughtful and evocative music/sound for his productions. Both the live music and recorded sound for MOJO by Theatre-Rites were guided and created with care, consideration and originality.’
Polly Teale, Artistic Director, Shared Experience: ‘Working with Keith has been a joy. It's always a tad nerve wracking when you start work with a new composer but my fears were quickly allayed when I heard the first piece that Keith had made in response to our initial conversation about the play. It was hauntingly beautiful, as if he had exactly understood the atmosphere and energy I wanted to create for the piece. Keith thinks deeply about every choice and it's this capacity to engage with the work that meant he became a crucial part of the creative team. The final score was really wonderful and the journey a rich and creative one.’
Simon Reade, former Joint Artistic Director, Bristol Old Vic and Writer/Producer of Fluidity Films’ ‘Private Peaceful’: ‘As a producer and director I have successfully collaborated with Keith for more than a decade now in theatre and in film. He brings an expertise and detail and passion to each project, however contrasting, whatever the challenges. He positively flourishes as an integral part of a creative team, and inspires all those around him. He works swiftly too. Whenever I see his name attached to someone else's project, I know it will be all the better for having Keith on board.’
