“Game On, for piano and Commodore 64 home computer (2015) is wonderfully inventive and, in the expert hands of Yshani Perinpanayagam, strangely poignant.”

Musical Opinion on The Whole Earth Dances CD (pianist and sound designer of Game On by Cheryl Frances-Hoad)

“…under Yshani Perinpanayagam’s sparkling musical direction…Taub’s music and lyrics set the vibrant and contemporary tone.”

There Ought to be Clowns on National Theatre Public Acts As You Like It

“…the peerless Yshani, who throughout the week has helped all of us better understand and appreciate the complexity of Mark [Bowden’s] score, and the technical brilliance and psychological insight with which he’s woven music and words together. Yshani’s playing has brought not only clarity and accuracy, but all of the expressiveness, nuance and colour that has has unfailingly guided and inspired us as we’ve blocked the action onto the stage.”

Director Clive Hicks-Jenkins on The Mare’s Tale

“Nia Lynn singing Simone was chilling with music direction from Yshani Perinpanayagam bringing a new level to the piece.”

Young Perspective on Goat by Ben Duke for Rambert Dance Company (arranger, pianist, music director)

“[Their music director] Yshani Perinpanayagam is astonishing in her ability to conjure up the tone of any given musical without simply aping the score. Her Legally Blonde-ish ode to totalitarianism titled Freedom Stinks was especially spry and impressive.”

This is Cabaret on Showstopper! The Improvised Musical