04 Feb 2025
A new production by the Company of Teens explores the impact of social media on teenage identity and relationships.
Evan Placey’s highly-relevant ‘Girls Like That’ comes to the Abbey Theatre Studio from February 13-15, and follows a group of high school girls navigating the complexities of popularity politics, self-image and societal expectations surrounded by online pressures when a girl’s explicit picture is leaked and shared across the entire school.
When the explicit photo of Scarlett is shared, and shared again, it ignites a cascade of events that forces the teenagers to confront their own biases, insecurities and the harsh realities of digital culture. Issues of body image, privacy, and the quest for acceptance highlight the pressures young people face in the age of constant image polishing and the fragility of one’s own online reputation.
Interspersed with flashbacks from previous generations of women, it highlights the similar experiences of women over time. It not only calls into question why women have been treated differently, but also why this has not changed.
Director Guy Conroy-Smith said: “Girls Like That is a play that challenges the way we treat each other, not only in today’s online world, but more generally. The pressure to present a perfect life can take a very real toll on young people and it’s been a powerful experience working through this with our young Company of Teens cast.”
Tickets are available to book now for £12 (concessions £10), and to book visit www.abbeytheatre.org.uk or call the box office on 01727 857861.
