I Can Buy Myself Flowers
Thu Jul 17, 19:30 - Sat Jul 19, 15:35
The Masque Theatre
ABOUT
Taking its name from Miley Cyrus’ song that became an anthem for single women the world over, I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS is a one-person comedy drama featuring Natalie Jackson, an estate agent in her fifties, who entertains as she reflects on the ups and downs of relationships, children, professional life and her women friendships.
Old enough to be on their second or third marriages, young enough not to be blamed for apartheid and women enough for menopause, Natalie and her five friends adopt Six-in-the- City as the name for their WhatsApp group. Working in an industry dominated and led by women, inspired by women friends who have achieved professional success and years of therapy have helped Natalie overcome her demons and insecurities rooted in the familiar worlds of patriarchal families and relationships. She is now ready to live on her own terms.
Written by Mike van Graan whose works have earned numerous awards, most recently for My Fellow South Africans, this one-person comedy-drama featuring Erika Breytenbach (The Unlikely Secret Agent, The Good Dad) and directed by Toni Morkel (Firefly, The Agents), will resonate with women, their blameworthy current and former partners, their ungrateful children and their forgetful - and thus forgiving - parents.
“…Wish we could watch it again. Such a lovely show and such talent….” Alessandra
“…wonderfully and refreshingly honest about women at a stage in life that is too often overlooked or glossed over…” (Broadway World)
“…We had a great Girls Night Out last night. Real good laugh…” - Cornelia
“…Totally relatable for us women of a certain age…” - Di
THINGS TO KNOW:
* You are welcome to take your food and drink into the theatre, but please be sure to return your glass to the bar afterwards.
* Strict admittance policy - no entry after the show start time. Latecomers will be admitted entry at intermission.
* Children are not permitted to sit on laps.
* No flash photography or videography is allowed.
* The Masque Theatre provides secure parking at our designated parking lot,conveniently located just 50 meters past the theatre. Please note that our parking lot closes 30 minutes after the end of the show.
* Outside food and drink are not permitted in the theatre; we kindly invite you to enjoy the refreshments available for purchase inside.
* Tickets purchased are not transferable or refundable.
* Disabled Parking is available on request, please e-mail [email protected]
Thank you!