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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Jessica Cale 

Reading Time: 2 minutesEnglish Touring Opera’s Spring 2025 season explores Shakespeare’s influence through a new production of Bellini’s The Capulets and the Montagues. A Youngish Perspective holds this exclusive conversation with its leading soprano, Jessica Cale. What drew you to the…

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.

REVIEW: OUTLYING ISLANDS

Reading Time: 3 minutesOutlying Islands is a stunning example of environmental theatre made accessible. Seeing Outlying Islands is an experience that cannot easily be divorced from the venue in which it is staged. Descending into the Jermyn Street Theatre is…