School Girls: Or The African Mean Girls Play
1986. Ghana’s prestigious Aburi Girls Boarding School.
The UK premiere of this critically-acclaimed smash-hit show
Queen Bee Paulina and her crew excitedly await the arrival of the Miss Ghana pageant recruiter. It’s clear that Paulina is in top position to take the title until her place is threatened by Ericka – a beautiful and talented new transfer student. As the friendship group’s status quo is upended, who will be chosen for Miss Ghana and at what cost?
Bursting with hilarity and joy, this award-winning comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls around the world.
This production is produced in association with Mark Gordon Pictures and Francesca Moody Productions.
Reviews
★★★★★ ‘The funniest thing on stage this Summer’
★★★★★ ‘Monique Touko’s direction infuses the production with playful and youthful energy, perfectly capturing the essence of teenage schoolgirls.’
★★★★★ ‘School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play is a refreshing look at teenage girlhood within which there is both sorrow and joy. It’s a fast-paced look at racism and self-image that emphasises some uncomfortable truths about our society.’
★★★★★ ‘Monique Touko’s direction is slick and accentuates the brilliance of the writing, whilst the transitions are energising and characterful.’
★★★★ ‘Yet despite this specific context, there is plenty about Monique Touko’s warm and engaging production that will feel painfully and amusingly familiar to everyone.’
★★★★ ‘Under Monique Touko’s attentive and playful direction, the play soars into something hugely fun and vibrant – and a great group of performers helps, too.’
★★★★ ‘Monique Touko’s lively staging is bright and heightened without losing sight of the humanity of these girls.’