Podcast appearances and mentions of yolanda mercy

Today Elaine chats with writer/performer Yolanda Mercy about her new show Failure Project. We chat the meta- ness of the show, being an independent artist, the importance of care and how we need to implement that more and how vital it is that we all evolve and understand when we have made a mistake and acknowledge that mistake and apologies. Failure Project - Summerhall Dates: 1st - 26th AUGUST (not 12, 19, August) @ 1.30 pm Tickets available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/failure-project Failure Project Written and performed by BAFTA nominee Yolanda Mercy. Failure Project is a “Comedy drama... Or “dramedy” about Ade. Ade is a successful writer, or so it seems. She has everything she has ever wanted; her career is flying, she's (kinda) moved out of her mums house, her situationship isn't as complicated as she expected. Life is perfect?! But things don't always go how you plan, and Ade is about to find that out? Yolanda Mercy BAFTA Nominee -Yolanda Mercy is a British Nigerian writer, performer, and director whose creative journey has taken her from the stages of London to the international screens of television and beyond. With a passion for storytelling that knows no bounds, Yolanda's work has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades. Her writing has been recognised with nominations for prestigious awards such as BAFTA, WGGB, and Broadcast Award, highlighting her craft narratives that captivate audiences. Additionally, Yolanda's talents have earned her the esteemed Edinburgh TV Festival “New Voices Award”, Underbelly Untapped Award and Another Route fellowship. Mentored by industry luminaries like Anne Mensah through the BAFTA Mentoring Scheme, Yolanda has honed her skills and gained guidance from within the creative sphere. As an alumni of prolific fellowships including JMK mentoring, Soho Theatre Six, and Film4, Yolanda continues to build bridges and foster collaboration within the artistic community. Currently, Yolanda is crafting original projects for both screen and theatre. With her unique voice and boundless creativity, she invites audiences to join her on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

In episode 18 of the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast, we caught the brilliant director and cast of touring show The Lies You Tell on their lunch break for a quick chat about who they are, what the show is about, and the impact of taking theatre into schools!This is a brand-new, joyful, music-filled play by award-winning writer Yolanda Mercy, commissioned by Suffolk County Council to support young people in understanding and prioritising their mental wellbeing after the last two years. It is presented by Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, the New Wolsey Theatre and HighTide.T has moved from the city, making a fresh start. He's not ashamed of his mum, but he's not sure the other kids will understand. It's OK not to tell everyone the truth about everything, isn't it?We talk about their theatre beginnings, featuring a hilarious story from Richard about his school crush, how they relate to the story of 'T' and the other characters in The Lies You Tell, and the effect on children that the story has, from what they've seen in the first leg of their tour.The first leg was across Bury St. Edmunds, with the second being across Ipswich and the surrounding area. We spoke about what they all got up to over their summer break, how easy or difficult it is to pick the story and script back up after a hiatus, and what techniques they use to engage a more difficult audience in a school.A huge thank you to Nathan, Afua, Jordan and Richard for recording this great episode with us! If you have a connection to the New Wolsey Theatre and would like to record an episode with us, or if you have any questions you'd like to ask, please send us an email at jparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More tickets on sale now for some fantastic shows we think you'll really love this Autumn:TRIOMUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHINGBOMBAY SUPERSTARNOUGHTS & CROSSESand of course... OUR AWARD WINNING ROCK 'N' ROLL PANTO - GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS!To view our autumn programme, please click HERE.Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.Thanks to our good friends at Podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.

A bumper episode celebrating last night’s double-bill of Yolanda Mercy’s “Quarter Life Crisis”, and Joe Sellman-Leava’s “Labels”. Join us for a chinwag about how these pieces came to be and how their creators do their thing! The post Shedcast – Yolanda Mercy & Joe Sellman-Leava appeared first on Putting it Together.

In the first of our weekly podcasts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018, The Stage critic Tim Bano and associate editor Lyn Gardner discuss all the big shows and key issues of the festival. In episode 1, they are joined by theatremakers Chris Thorpe and Rachel Chavkin, actor and playwright Yolanda Mercy and The Guardian reviewer Kate Wyver. Find out what the critics thought of controversial play Ulster American, whether Thorpe and Chavkin manage to walk Edinburgh's Royal Mile and be interviewed at the same time and what Lyn Gardner's favourite fringe foodstuff is. The Stage Podcast is presented in association with Charcoalblue https://www.charcoalblue.com

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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lee Mack, Sharon D Clarke, Brett Anderson and Yolanda Mercy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from George Ezra and Imarhan. Producer: Tim Bano.

This episode is with the fantastic Deirdre O’Halloran, literary associate at The Soho Theatre. For links to everything that Deirdre mentions, see below: - The Soho Writers' Lab - https://sohotheatre.com/project/writers-lab/  - The Tony Craze Award - awarded to the best piece of writing from a member of the Soho Writers Lab: https://sohotheatre.com/artists/writers/tony-craze-award/ - The Verity Bargate Award - the prize of which is £7000 commission for The Soho Theatre to produce the winning play: https://sohotheatre.com/artists/writers/verity-bargate-award/ - To check out the brilliant and diverse artists Deirdre mentions, see below: Kim Noble - http://mrkimnoble.com/ Bryony Kimmings - http://www.bryonykimmings.com/ Yolanda Mercy - http://www.yolandamercy.com/ Lucy Mccormick - https://twitter.com/lucy_muck?lang=en Natasha Marshall - https://twitter.com/marshalltash?lang=en Denim - http://www.denim-uk.com/ Phoebe Eclair-Powell - https://www.independenttalent.com/writers/phoebe-eclair-powell/ - Deirdre read out the opening stage directions from First Love Is A Revolution by Rita Kalnejais, which was first performed at The Soho in October 2015 and was directed by Steve Marmion:  https://sohotheatre.com/shows/first-love-is-the-revolution/ If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, share and give us a rating! We'd also love to hear your feedback so please tweet us here: @Pint_Sized_ or Facebook us here: www.facebook.com/pintsizedtheatre. This podcast is supported by Line-Up: https://lineupnow.com Music by Teleman. Produced by Olly Jacques.

Interview with Yolanda Mercy and Jade Lewis: writer/performer and director of 'Quarter Life Crisis', plus our recommendations for Underbelly Cowgate at Edinburgh Fringe, and shows opening in London and touring this summer. Yolanda Mercy is a London based Actor and Playwright. She trained at the renowned Brit school, Laban and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Yolanda is a winner of the Rich Mix Small Story Big City Award and Associate Artist at OvalHouse Theatre.  Jade Lewis is a director who has worked at Southwark Playhouse, The Bush Theatre and The Royal Court (where she assisted debbie tucker green). Jade is a Creative Associate at The Gate Theatre and Emerging Artist at Ovalhouse Theatre, and also runs workshops in schools and youth groups. Yolanda’s #FeministFaves: The Secret book by Rhonda Byrne, Lilly Singh Youtuber. Jade’s #FeministFaves: Nina Simone and Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce We also talked about... The Scar Test by Hannah Khalil - The Place Theatre, Bedford June 21st, The Bohemian Balcony Swindon June 26-27th, and Soho Theatre July 5-22nd.  Anatomy of a Suicide at the Royal Court June 3 - July 8th Alice Birch and Katie Mitchell collaborate again after last year's production of Ophelia's Zimmer, with a play about 3 generations of women. Rotterdam at The Arts Theatre June 21 - July 15th The Globe’s Summer of Love, including Emma Rice’s Twelfth Night, until August 5th  Herstory Feminist Theatre Festival at Balham N16, including Lekhani Chirwa peforming ‘Can I Touch Your Hair?’ June 18-19th Bechdel Testing Life at The Bunker. Four short plays based on real conversations by Isley Lynn, Guleraana Mir, Rabiah Hussain and Lizzie Milton. July 22-23rd. Underbelly Cowgate at Edinburgh Fringe recommendations... Quarter Life Crisis 14:40 Joan (August 21-27th) 19:20 Prom Kween 20:35

I met up and chatted to the creative team of Quarter Life Crisis at Ovalhouse as part of their post show Q&A.

I met up and chatted with Yolanda Mercy about her show On The Edge of Me.