Description
“I am convinced that being every minority under the sun gives me the right to have an opinion on EVERYTHING.”
In this coming-of-age, uplifting story of self-discovery and hope, we get an insight into what it means to grow up differently to the world immediately around you, and how that can skew your idea of home, friendship and most importantly, love.
“Most people fantasise about their crush showing them love. I fantasise about mine dealing with conflict properly… Ooh Yeah, baby. That’s it. Offer me a cup of tea and apologise with changed behaviour!”
Is humour a good healthy coping mechanism for deteriorating mental health? Maybe not. But hey, at least she’s finally talking about it with someone!
Things I Can Laugh About Now is a tragicomedy that contains themes of domestic abuse, suicide, mental illness, and has strong language from the offset… but like most things in life, we’ll learn to laugh that all off.
★★★★ ‘Newton is a witty writer and charismatic performer, with a wicked sense of comic timing.’ The Stage
★★★★ ‘Things I Can Laugh About Now is phenomenal. Newton is a brilliant actor. She cleverly guides us through her life decisions from teen to adulthood…’ Tribe Arts
Content warning: includes themes of domestic violence and may include some strobe and flashing lights.
Cast
Shakira Newton
Creative Team
Writer/Performer – Shakira Newton
Associate Director – Rebekah Murrell
Original Director – Carlo (Lo) Feliciani Ojeda
Stage Manager & Sound Designer – Adriana Perucca
Sound Design Consultant – Nicola T. Chang
Lighting Design Consultant – Rajiv Pattani
Sound Associate – Henry Boothroyd
Sound Associate – Nevison Kusokora
Lighting Associate – Eve Shalamon
Rehearsal Photographer – Asa Haynes
Production Photographer – Ali Painter
