Review from the Bournemouth ECHO:

DIANA'S IN FINE VOICE ON PROFESSIONAL BOW

"Just before Diana went off to train professionally she gave a farewell concert with her friends from Big Little Theatre School.

"Having now graduated, this latest concert, which again saw her sharing the stage with BLTS's talented Vision ensemble as well as the superb Marcus Marriott, marked her launch on the professional scene.

"What a difference three years have made. She trained at Mountview, as did Connie 'Sound of Music' Fisher, so enough said, I think. Had she entered the same competition, who knows where she might be now?

"Her voice, always good, has matured considerably, and she still has that lovely genuine smile that immediately warms people to her. But now Diana also has that ability to really dig deep into her characters and to bring out every ounce of emotion in her numbers.

"So whether singing about the son she is about to give up (Blood Brothers' Easy Terms), the fact that she's a flirt (Oklahoma!'s I Cain't Say No) or her violent boyfriend (The Wild Party's Maybe I Like It This Way), her depth of feeling is tear-jerkingly impressive.

"Her final number was Funny Girl's Don't Rain On My Parade. If there's any true justice, Diana deserves sunshine all the way."

Linda Kirkman, Theatre Critic

Audience comments:

Diana with Poole MP Mr Robert Syms, the Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt and her Consort Mr David Butt
Photo courtesy Leo Belcham

"Diana and her support group filled the Church atrium with visible sound!!!  It was breathtaking . . .  Diana is certainly a talent of the future and I am sure we will see her popping up within the performing arts circuits imminently.  I made certain to get her to sign a CD for me - as she will definitely be famous one day and very soon!"
Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole

"Fabulous show. Once again bags of enthusiastic professionalism, confidence and discipline. I wish Diana every success in her future career."
Vic King

"Diana lived and acted her way through each and every song from her varied repertoire. Pure emotional energy."
Claudia Handscomb

"Having seen Diana develop over the years her performance was truly superb. If anyone deserves success, it has to be Diana."
David Pilling

" . . . each number was beautifully sung and with real feeling.  The three years of professional training has given her a polish that must lead to a very exciting career."
Brian and Nicki Merrifield