WIND RESISTANCE : QUOTES


THE IRISH TIMES 5***** 

"A seamless piece of theatre: part memoir, part gig, part nature documentary, but much, much more than the sum of its parts.  An utterly beautiful thing."



THE LIST 5*****

“one of the true delights of this year's festival." 

“a blissful tapestry of images and moving tales, propelled by Polwart's heavenly voice. 

“It's an unforgettable, addictive piece from a performer that has you rapt at every word and note. I can't wait to see it again.” 


THE STAGE 5*****

"A thing of beauty and understanding” 


TELEGRAPH 5*****

“A stunning exploration of the myths and stories of the land around us" 

"This is a poignant, unflinching and beautiful show about healing, protection, the fragility of human life and the world around us. Its music will resonate for a long time." 


EDINBURGH REPORTER 5*****

“An ambience of profound, tactile, sensuality.” 


HERALD 4****  

"A very moving hour and a half of meticulous, thoughtful observation. Polwart is absolutely on top of her material in a show that makes impressive, if never overstated, use of audio and visual technology as it interweaves its stories with great skill." 


THE GUARDIAN 4**** 

"A natural storyteller" 


THE TIMES 4*****  

“Spellbinding” 


WHAT’S ON STAGE 4**** 

“An unusual, delicately-wrought show. Mesmerising.” 


THE SCOTSMAN 4**** 

"Spellbinding. A beguiling and salutary performance" 


BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE 4**** 

“She keeps her audience entranced.” 


THREE WEEKS 5***** 

“Karine's talent and voice are brought to another dimension in this magical mixture of different art forms. ” 


ALL EDINBURGH THEATRE 5***** 

“Life-affirming, poetic and utterly magical. It is difficult to imagine a more beautiful and more vital piece of theatre anywhere in Edinburgh this year.. ”