“Beautiful performances, full of wit and feeling. It was such a treat to hear Penny and Jonathan perform in the gorgeous setting of Bath Abbey”

- Jane Austen Fesitcal, 2025

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"This deserves to go viral! A marvellous performance."

- Newbury Spring Festival

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"You delivered a fascinating afternoon, the result of detailed research into her life, the novels and letters, performed to the highest musical standards. You captivated our audience and with the original square piano and your delightful soprano and period dress and props, I felt transformed back in time. The show is a hit and deserves to be seen widely."

- Director, Newbury Spring Festival

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"Penny and Jonathan of The Little Song Party were absolutely wonderful - incredibly talented and a joy to work with. They created an extraordinary atmosphere, and the audience were completely spellbound. We've already booked them to come back!"

- Jane Austen's House

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"Thank you so much for your lovely Sense and Musicality concert. The audience was extremely positive and thoroughly enjoyed both the repertoire and your performances - lovely playing and beautiful singing presented with obvious enjoyment. I was impressed by the depth of your knowledge about Jane Austen. You had obviously done extensive research into her relationship with music and the way this is reflected in her novels. The real skill was your ability to present this scholarship as entertainment! Thank you so much."

- Frome Concerts Group

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"Appleyard not only delivered her spoken words with winning natural charm, but her clear, fresh-sounding soprano is ideal for this type of repertoire. Delbridge's fine playing was ideally complemented by Appleyard's reading, the dramatisation deservedly bringing the house down. Don't miss this enchanting event."

- The Early Music Review