Category Feature

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Holly Bancroft, Alice Bebber and Ella Hakin

Reading Time: 5 minutesLady’s Fingers, co-written and performed by Ella Hakin and Holly Bancroft, follows three young women navigating the corporate world with a mix of clown, choreography, and comedy. Presented by Penny Drop and produced by Brave Mirror, the show returns after a sold-out run, exploring work-life absurdities with wit and charm. AYP holds this exclusive dialogue with Holly and Ella.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Toby Olie

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe world premiere of There’s A Bear On My Chair at Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall is on Wednesday 19 February. Adapted from Ross Collins’ beloved books and directed by Toby Olié (Spirited Away, Animal Farm, War Horse), this playful production brings Bear and Mouse to life through captivating puppetry. A Youngish Perspective holds the dialogue with Toby Olie, the director.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Alex Tay

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe sat down with Alex Tay who has curated a concert at Wigmore Hall, London, on the 22nd February. Featuring pioneering ensembles EXAUDI and GSBR Duo, anyone attending will hear cutting-edge music about frostbitten giants, manic delusion, and ethereal lighthouses, composed by Alex and some of today's most exciting experimental artists - Joe Bates, Cassie Kinoshi, and Linda Catlin Smith.

FEATURE: PAINES PLOUGH 50TH BIRTHDAY GALA

Reading Time: 3 minutesTo anyone wondering what to do when the arts are struggling: lift up the playwrights.  Why do people go to the theatre?  It’s a question that crosses any theatre maker’s mind when their work is shared with…