“Duncan excelled himself handling press and PR for my 2019 show Arthur. His efforts garnered the show considerable media coverage, including not just print but also TV and radio, in the crowded Edinburgh Fringe marketplace. After the first few days the show sold out its whole run, thanks in no small part to Duncan’s work. He was diligent, creative and a terrific communicator. I enjoyed the experience of working with him enough to immediately book him for my next show, and I expect to continue doing so into the future.”
Daniel Bye, Playwright, Director and performer
“I have worked with Duncan for over 8 years on a diverse range of productions from The Mill – City of Dreams in 2011 to a recent tour of From Shore to Shore. Duncan is an exceptional PR consultant, who works tirelessly to achieve results. He never gives up trying to find more press angles, more media opportunities, more coverage. He has secured interviews and promotion of shows I have produced on BBC Breakfast, regional BBC TV programmes, radio stations, previews and reviews in national and regional newspapers and by bloggers. It is always a pleasure working with Duncan.”
Deborah Dickinson, Producer
“Duncan is always at the end of the phone to respond to my every query and acts fast to all situations. His national Press contacts are invaluable to a touring company. He is a dream to deal with.”
Kay Packwood, Executive Director, Northern Broadsides
“‘I’m dazzled and delighted by the superb coverage that Duncan Clarke has generated for the Ice Cream Opera, ensuring that everybody knows about us and everybody wants to know more about us. The work of some PR companies melts away like a small cornet in the sun but Duncan’s work has the staying power of a triple 99 with three flakes in!‘
Ian McMillan – Playwright, Ice Cream Opera
“It has been a pleasure working with Duncan. We wanted to maximize the press opportunities for our world premiere production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s new play and working with Duncan has definitely insured that we have. I am very impressed by the range of preview pieces he secured both regionally and nationally as well as very busy press night – which more than exceeded our expectations in the number of national press who reviewed. I would not hesitate to work with Duncan again or to recommend to anyone looking to secure wide ranging and quality press coverage.”
Charlotte Rachwal, Octagon Theatre Bolton
“Utterly beyond our expectations. The amount of care, attention and regular, concise, collaborative communication was flawless.
From fulfilling the brief perfectly and managing the press on the night with our venues, and audiences we wouldn’t hesitate to (and already have) recommend Duncan ClarkePR. National TV, Regional TV, National printed press, Regional Radio, regional press and blogs – everything and more.”
Pete Toon, Producer, Mikron Theatre
“Duncan Clarke was a central part of the success of Blood and Chocolate, his work was pivotal in spreading the word of not just what we were doing but also crucially why we were doing it. His expertise in shaping that discussion was a huge part of Blood and Chocolate’s success and I look forward to working with him again.”
Alan Lane, Artistic Director – Slung Low
“Duncan always goes above and beyond. Whatever project we have worked with Duncan on, he has delivered beyond what is expected and he does so with humour, creativity and complete professionalism. He is always generous with advice and guidance as to what might make a good story but will always listen to any ideas we offer and work with us to achieve the best possible outcome. He is a fantastic communicator and quite simply gets the job done and done to the highest standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending Duncan Clarke PR, his knowledge of the sector is invaluable to us and he feels like a member of the team.”
Pilot Theatre
“Working with Duncan on the LBT’s recent Christmas show Rapunzel has been a delight. His ideas, creativity and work ethic have been absolutely invaluable to us at our busiest and most important time of the year. Duncan consistently went the extra mile for us and was clearly enthusiastic about his work. Most importantly, he delivered great results, as we received some of our best press coverage with this show. Through his work and guidance Duncan has also helped us to form relationships with press that I am confident we can develop in the future. I am already thinking about how and when I can use him again.”
Laura Rodwell, Head of Marketing -Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
“Duncan Clarke PR has given us invaluable support on our recent small-scale national tour of new play In Doggerland. He not only met the brief but far exceeded our expectations: gaining invaluable local, regional and national press exposure that pays dividends in gaining attention for the production. His hard work ensured we had a lot of quality pre-press publicity in the form of interviews, previews and features as well as a great number of reviewers, including our first national review. For a small team like Box of Tricks, such PR support is essential and Duncan felt like a member of our team, absolutely committed to the project. We look forward to the next opportunity to work with him.”
Adam Quayle, Box of Tricks
“There is no doubt in my mind that Duncan Clarke is at the top of his profession. I have never met anyone so dedicated to the cause, so willing to go the extra mile and such a professional. I am convinced that his input has been the makings of many successful productions.”
Sam Freeman – Director of Marketing, Theatr Clwyd
“Highly skilled in the arts, Duncan understands what the media are looking for – what makes news, what will appeal to an arts editor. With his an extensive network of personal media contacts Every press release from Duncan on our behalf has resulted in media coverage….
With a real passion for his clients, Duncan genuinely cares about what he delivers..
Duncan Clarke PR is much more than a PR company. Enthusiastic, imaginative, productive and results driven, he is an absolute pleasure to work with. Duncan is never afraid to go the extra mile
Duncan understands exactly what we want to achieve and is always available to advise and help. His professionalism and courtesy is very much appreciated, and nothing is ever too much trouble for him. We are delighted to be working with Duncan and look forward to a long and happy working relationship.”
Northern Broadsides
“I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Duncan and hope to work with him again in the future. His eye for detail, real understanding of what makes a good story and infectious enthusiasm means it’s a real pleasure working with him. M6 have been delighted to work with Duncan Clarke, he has achieved results way beyond our expectations, particularly under such a short timeframe. With Duncan’s expert help our national tour of One Little Word has received strong targeted editorial and review coverage across a range of media including – newspapers, magazines, radio and online. Duncan is not only professional but really lovely to work with and we would thoroughly recommend him for Press Consultancy (as long as he always keeps some free space for M6 in his diary!!)”
Deborah Palmer ACA – M6 Theatre Company
“Duncan’s proficiency as Communications Manager at York Theatre Royal was such that I always felt entirely confident that our department’s PR work was, quite simply, covered. His campaigns were rigorous, imaginative and shot through with a winning dose of humour. The theatre’s media contacts liked him a lot – an invaluable asset – and always took notice. There’s no doubt that our TMA Achievement in marketing award in 2008 was due, in large part, to Duncan and his work.”
Antony Dunn, Head of Communications, York Theatre Royal, 2007-2008, Now Head of Communications at Yorkshire Dance
“Duncan Clarke was recommended to us an excellent Press and PR Consultant. The afternoon was invaluable. Duncan came well prepared with contact lists and a folder full of ideas for our new season. He confidently advised us on the development and management of media relationships and strategies for securing national and regional coverage. The most striking feature of the session was the sheer verve with which Duncan conducted it. He is extraordinarily imaginative and the breath of ideas which he generated inspired us all to get excited about what could be achieved and how creative we could be.”
Victoria Firth – Former Director of Lawrence Batley Theatre
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