Quarter Life Crisis

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What does it mean to be an adult and when do you become one Alicia is a hot mess. She doesnt know what shes doing with her life. Swiping left, swiping right to find the perfect match. Even though shes a Londoner, born and bred, the scent of Lagos peppers her existence in 'the ends'. Everyone around her seems to know where theyre going in life, but shes just trying to find ways to cheat growing up and keep her 16-25 railcard. This funny and well-observed one-woman show explores the contradictions faced by young people when the markers of 'growing up - having a career, a relationship and independence - are difficult to achieve. It also offers insight into life as a second generation migrant living in London, and highlights issues such asimmigration, race and the expectations placed on young women today. Quarter Life Crisis had its full production premiere at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, where it was described by The Stage as a"vibrant storytelling show about life as a young black Londoner".

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Yolanda Mercy is a London based Actor and Playwright who works around the globe. She trained at the renowned Brit school, Laban and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Yolanda's work is inspired by the contemporary world that we inhabit. Comedy, spoken word, live music and audience participation are the key ingredients that make up her unforgettable shows.