“Sarah’s pictures completely dispelled the myth of 'the other' and brought into clear relief what binds us to each other ... With her rare combination of performance, photojournalism and context, Sarah brings forth a humane and beautiful world as she sees it, for others to see; a world increasingly out of focus.”

Susan Feldman, Artistic Director, St. Ann's Warehouse

“Sarah’s work with The Calais Sessions seemed effortless, despite challenging conditions. Her talent behind the camera and the integrity which she brought to the project was so wonderful. Her skill in being there at the right moment, without anyone really noticing, meant that she was able to capture the very heart of what we were doing and produced such stunning and honest photos.”

Vanessa Lucas-Smith, Founder and Director of The Calais Sessions

“The perspective and vocabulary her images evoke, whether in a rehearsal room or public space, are profound.”

Paul Anthony Morris, Theatre Director and Writer, Crying in the Wilderness Productions

“Your images are such a strong and profound theatrical narrative within the piece as a whole.”

Jen Heyes, Director, Truth to Power Café

“Sarah does really capture who I am, my truth ...”

Kathy, participant in Truth to Power Café

“It was a pleasure to be involved in this amazing project. You clearly have an enviable gift of being able to see the aesthetic in the everyday.”

Participant in 'Hidden Stories' with Root Experience

“We were so impressed by the discreet and natural way you became a participant in our project. You are always a positive presence and so very calm and good with people. It's a privilege to experience the walk through vivid images taken with such sensitivity.”

Anna Pincus, Director, Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group / Refugee Tales

“Your photos are so beautiful, as I knew they would be. Thank you so much for your help and advice, and for being such a stellar part of the Encampment team.”

Fenella Dawnay, Producer of Encampment, for Good Chance Theatre

“These are utterly fabulous, at last photos that are beginning to capture what this conference is about! I really appreciate the work you’re doing on this project, it’s going to be invaluable to us.”

Professor Helena Gaunt, former Vice-Principal, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

“These photos are simply wonderful! You've really captured the energy of the session.”

Hannah Dunster, Director, Improvisation and Mental Health Project, Soundcastle

“A telling counterpoint to the tabloid images, with heart-rending stories and powerful photos by Sarah Hickson.”

Simon Broughton, The Evening Standard (The Calais Sessions album release)

“In Sounds Unseen, the images shed light on the power of community building across cultural, economic, and artistic boundaries ... For viewers, the imagination is left swirling ... Hickson’s editing of her work results in a carefully balanced presentation of images that show both difficult living conditions and the capacity of camp dwellers for pleasure and joy. It elevates the capacity for empathy among everyday human beings over the failure of world leaders to govern with conscience and vision. It is quite possible to walk away from this exhibition with a greater awareness of both the ephemeral nature of borders and the transcendental power of cultural exchange.”

Arts Scene blog, New York City

“There's a bittersweet tinge to the synchronicity of the three shows sharing Galway International Arts Festival gallery this year. The sprawling wreckage of David Mach's tsunami-like installation; the dawning awareness of Jennifer Cunningham's adolescents as they contemplate the fading of childhood and the transience of its playful havens; Sarah Hickson's documentation of The Calais Sessions, the episodic, momentary musical respite that enlivened the grim conditions of the refugee 'Jungle' at Calais. All three projects dovetail in feeling and in physical presence.”

Aidan Dunne, Irish Times

“The show is hard to pigeonhole, but it certainly makes great theatre, especially thanks to director Jen Heyes. She blends Goldstein's liveliness with the powerful images, which share the stage with Ed Hall’s glorious banners and stunning photography by Sarah Hickson. But there’s more to the evening: a sharing of revelations, a calling out by nine individuals of perceived injustices. Again, it’s down to Heyes and Hickson that they fulfil their potential to thrill and move, for Hickson provides portraits of the participants and Heyes, in double-quick time, put them through their paces earlier that day.”

Judi Herman, Jewish Renaissance (on Truth to Power Café)