The play, “When They Go Low”, was written by Natalie Mitchell and is co-directed by Devon Flemmer and Daniel Buckland.
ABOUT THE PLAY
Social media goes into a frenzy over pictures of Sarah at a party on the weekend – no one knows quite what she got up to. When Miss Reef lectures the girls on taking more responsibility for their actions, Buhle becomes enraged that the boys who took the pictures of Sarah have nothing to answer for. She wages war on misogyny, but when she threatens the popular soccer captain Scott and his claim to the School Captain title, things get heated. A website appears, rating the girls on their appearance and shaming them for their actions, and Buhle stages a protest to bring attention to the lack of equality in the school. When They Go Low is a fast-paced, witty and relatable story tackling everyday feminism and the changing face of teenage sexuality in an online world.
When They Go Low is a play about young adults, performed by young adults, confronting contemporary socio-political issues with humour, depth and bravery. After a successful run at De La Salle Holy Cross College, the show has its professional premiere in the Mannie Manim at the Market Theatre during Youth Month, on the 10th and 11thJune 2023.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Saturday 10th June at 15h00 and 19h00
Sunday 11th June at 15h00
VENUE
Mannie Manim Theatre, Market Theatre
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer:Natalie Mitchell
Directors:Devon Flemmer and Daniel Buckland
Costume designer:Neka Da Costa
Set designer:Chris Booyens
Lighting designer: Barry Strydom
Cast: Thandiwe Witley, Angelina Hardwick, Senna Moreira, Liam Heaney, Kyle Makumbe, Julian Luiz, Daniel Wundram, Keila Becker, Mbalenhle Rose Malinga, Nonhle Mukomondo, Julia Leeming, Jacqui Lace, Julie Ann Hodgkinson, Lisa Hawthorne, Kwanda Nhlapo, Karen Kyandi, Dilara Yilmaz, Sophia Bullen, James Heaney
Presented by arrangement with DALRO.