As Lizzie Morden, Our Country’s Good
’You are a committed, thoughtful and bold ensemble member, Jude. You’re always in early, working on something, and you ask pertinent questions, which are valuable for you and your cast members. Your dedicated and focused attitude along with your good humour and boldness set an excellent example to the other members of the cast. You were also able to navigate a challenging issue with honesty, bravery and a professionalism that was impressive to observe. I’d be happy to work with you in my own company.’
Andrea Lewis, Rose Bruford
As Lizzie Morden, Our Country’s Good
‘I was very impressed with your characterisations, both of which were bold and inhabited choices, and clearly showed the variety and range available to you. Of course, Campbell was largely unintelligible, but the meaning of what he was trying to say was clear, and he provided much needed comic relief. Liz Mordren was initially feisty, brash and unapologetic, which made her eventual confessed desire to act even more touching. An excellent term’s work, Jude, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future.’
Tony James, Course Director, Rose Bruford
As Angelica Bianca, The Rover
‘Individual praise, though, must also be given to Jude Benning, who positively glowed as the splendid courtesan Angelica, whose mere portrait (a superbly extravagant prop) so enflames men’s desires. Letting her mercenary guard drop once in favour of the Rover’s supposed love, she was soon undeceived and driven to threaten to murder the scoundrel – one could feel the audience willing her to pull the trigger.’
John Hedley, Off Westend
As Miss Ronberry, The Corn is Green
‘This was an impressive night for you, Jude – so much attention paid to detail, and a real presence on stage all the time, especially when you were listening and reacting, that you made me laugh out loud from time to time, which is a rare thing indeed.’
Tony James, Course Director, Rose Bruford
As Miss Ronberry, The Corn is Green
‘You created some really beautiful and subtle moments of comedy and gave Ronberry enough layers to make her a clown without also making her ridiculous. A wonderfully realised Tramp clown; Ronberry was ever hapless and ever hopeful.’
Jade Allen, Rose Bruford
As Miss Ronberry, The Corn is Green
‘You had a very strong night, Jude, and your characterisation was fun and lovely to watch. You found just the right amount of up-tightness and blustery humour of Miss Ronberry.’
Andrea Lewis, Rose Bruford