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2020

Scenes with girls

Written by Miriam Battye

SCENES WITH GIRLS by Miriam Battye ; Directed by Lucy Morrison ; Set Design by Naomi Dawson ; Lighting Design by Nao Nagai ; Sound Design by Beth Duke ; Movement Director: Delphine Gaborit ; Assistant Director: TD Moyo ; Royal Court Theatre ; London, UK ; 15 January 2020 ; Credit & copyright: Helen Murray

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Vicky Featherstone

 

Dates Performed

Wednesday 15th January 2020
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

A small London flat, where three young women navigate the treacherous waters of friendship, love, and identity.

Lou and Tosh, two twenty-something friends sharing a flat, find their intense bond tested when Lou begins exploring her sexuality with a series of casual encounters. As Lou revels in her newfound freedom, Tosh grapples with jealousy and unspoken feelings, their relationship becoming increasingly fraught. The arrival of their old friend Fran, newly engaged and seemingly content with conventional romance, further complicates their dynamic.

Battye’s sharp, witty dialogue crackles with tension as the play delves into themes of female friendship, sexual empowerment, and the struggle for authenticity in a world of societal expectations. The non-linear structure mirrors the characters’ emotional turmoil, jumping between moments of intimacy, confrontation, and surreal interludes. Dark humor and raw vulnerability collide as Lou and Tosh’s codependent relationship unravels, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and each other. Through their journey, the play explores the complexities of modern relationships, the pressure to perform happiness, and the fear of being left behind in a rapidly changing world.

Director(s)

Lucy Morrison

Photo credit

All images credited to Helen Murray

Cast & Creative

Cast

Rebekah Murrell

Cast

Tanya Reynolds

Cast

Letty Thomas

Designer

Naomi Dawson

Lighting

Nao Nagai

Sound

Beth Duke

Assistant Director

TD Moyo


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