Anna’s Bruntwood Prize Winning play YEN has been receiving fantastic reviews across the board, full houses and an incredible audience response. The play runs at the Royal Exchange Studio until 7th March and is directed by Ned Bennett, Cast: Alex Austin, Sian Breckin, Jake Davies, Annes Elwy. Designed by Georgia Lowe, Lighting Design by Elliot Griggs, Sound Design by Giles Thomas. Book here.

★★★★★Brutal and Tender… Jordan’s writing is extraordinary… Yen achieves the uncommon feat of being difficult to watch yet easy to love. The Guardian

★★★★★Savagely dry humour…Unforgettable debuts…Exquisite direction.  Manchester Evening News

Jake Davies and Sian Breckin – Photo: Jonathan Keenan

★★★★★ A very relevant, emotional, and entertaining piece of art. The Good Review

★★★★★ An absolute triumph…Witty, honest and profoundly moving. The Public Reviews

★★★★★ Unsettling, but in a brilliant way…Yen is phenomenal. Upstaged Manchester

★★★★ A gripping and compassionate play. The Stage

★★★★ Astutely illustrates sadness, insecurity, embryo love and ultimately, hope. Remote Goat

Annes Elwy and Alex Austin – Photo: Jonathan Keenan

The actors all nail it, completely, particularly the complex relationship between the brothers, a tangle of protectiveness and resentment. Exeunt Magazine

Simply mesmerising…all four shine in this stunning play. 100 Word Reviews