“Having introduced me to somatic and authentic movement over the past four years, Jessica Lerner was ideally placed to take on the role of my creative mentor on my first research and development project - The Armchair Project.  Through Jess's guidance, in grounding myself through the body and breath, I was able to explore new depths of my artistic practice.  Jess supported me to allow the complex subject of dementia to be held in my body with authenticity and truth.  This enabled my performance research to be translated through diversely interesting perspectives by individual audience members in the feedback session.  During the project, Jess became my anchor to enable me to create my own and original piece of art.  Whether other people see a need or a use for this work in the future I can be sure that I have been true to myself and confident in my new creative process.  Thank you, Jess.”

 Peri Thomas

Actor, Singer and Theatre Maker