Ian Whitaker
Head of Marketing and Sales, Lyric Hammersmith, 2007-2009
“Metamorphosis” production shot
“Simon would always get the shots you'd wanted - and surprise you with even better ones. At the Lyric he was always the photographer I'd call first.”
“Simon spends more time than any other photographer I know getting under the skin of the production. It shows in his results: catching the fleeting moments that define a production and that will guarantee to get your show extra coverage.”
Lisa Goldman
Artistic Director, Soho Theatre, 2006-2010
Lisa in rehearsals for “A Couple of Poor, Polish-Speaking Romanians”
“Photographers in a rehearsal room can change the energy or invade the process, but Simon is a brilliant rehearsal photographer because he understands and respects the process utterly. Actors are comfortable doing intense emotional improvisations with Simon clicking away. He's an integral part of the creative team. This is highly unusual in my experience.”
Andrea Brooks
Head of MA in Acting, East 15 Drama School
Andrea in rehearsals for “The Dog Beneath the Skin”
“Simon's all-round understanding of the process of theatre-making, as well as his confident, amiable, yet entirely unobtrusive manner allow even inexperienced actors to trust him instantly. The resulting shots are arresting, perceptive, incredibly frank, often moving and very beautiful.”
Fiona McCurdy
Press and Public Relations, Soho Theatre
“Soho Streets” production shot
“Oh my god Simon – they are lovely! I’ve just had everyone crowding round the desk to have a look – all very impressed. Great results in really difficult circumstances. Thank you very much.”