Julia Grogan’s one-woman play, You're So Special, tells the story of Miss June, a baby ballet teacher whose dreams of stardom are explored through a narrative that moves between fantasy and reality. The play begins with Miss June on a chat show, answering questions about her Oscar nominations and being recognized by monks in a store called Holland & Barrett. But when an audience member asks, “Any advice for people who want to be something?” the scene shifts back to reality, revealing that Miss June is actually a baby ballet teacher with a class of young children. The play follows Miss June as she learns she has been offered a spot on a TV show, a development she shares with everyone in the small town she grew up in and still lives in. Directed by Rachel Lemon, the story unfolds as a kind of reverse tale of success and stardom, framed as an epic tragedy. It is eventually revealed that the producers don’t actually need her, which forces her to return to the village hall—a building shared by Twinkly Stars ballet school and an All Addictions group—where she must plead for her job back and prepare for the end-of-term performance. Miss June is portrayed with bulging, twitching eyes and is constantly on the edge of a screaming outburst. She speaks to the three-year-olds in her class with a desperate, almost over-the-top intensity, offering advice like, “You might feel pressure to lose weight – do it.” When she finds out that one child’s parents are TV producers, she becomes determined to get her own moment in the spotlight. Her motivation stems from the memory of her childhood dance teacher, who once told her she was “special.” Grogan, who plays Miss June, brings a vivid and dynamic world to life despite being the only person on stage. Through expert miming, she captures the distinct personalities of the children, whose thoughts drift and wander. Her performance conveys a frantic, deep yearning for something greater, blending painful humor with compelling intensity. The play is currently running at Soho Theatre in London, with performances until 26 September.