Don’t Believe A Word I Say

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Directed by Faniswa Yisa
Written by Tankiso Mamabolo
Language: English
Age Restriction: 14+
Dates & Times:
15 Mar 12:00
17 Mar 10:00
18 Mar 10:00
19 Mar 11:30 & 19:00
20 Mar 11:30
21 Mar 19:00
Don’t Believe A Word I Say is a comedic, autobiographical one woman play, set between the present day and a 7th grade dance the protagonist went to. It is delivered in a series of funny, heartwarming and tragic childhood stories. She explores themes like love, loss, femininity, trauma, coming of age, the unreliability of memory and the contradictions that come with growing up in poverty while attending affluent schools. The play centres the experiences of young black girls who are awkward hopeless romantics living a world that doesn't value them. She brings her inner child to the forefront and together they process, reminisce and explore one's need to be perceived as they perceive them.