I can buy myself flowers
Fri Sep 19, 18:30 - Fri Sep 19, 19:45
The Little Theatre, American International School of Cape Town
ABOUT
I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS
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.
“…a tour de force of solo performance.” - 041Online
“…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 ... Real good laugh…” - Cornelia
“…Totally relatable for us women of a certain age…” – Di
“… a ‘riotously endearing exploration of female friendship, self-discovery and empowerment (that) is sure to leave audiences amused and entertained, nodding in agreement and leaving feeling inspired.” -Cue Newspaper
Written by Mike van Graan
Directed by Toni Morkel
Performed by Erika Breytenbach
Produced by MVG Productions and Unlikely Productions
Language English
Running time 65 min
Age restriction PG16- sexual innuendo