Bechdel Theatre Podcast

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 Ba