Thembekile Nkosi is a lifestyle influencer whose posts about her grandmother draw a massive following from young people. Unknown to her followers, she gets swallowed by addictions and struggles to free herself. This play explores the vulnerable lives that young people pursue in their bid to be ‘Liked’.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Script – Lalu Mokuku
Dramaturg – Ginni Manning
Director – Luvuyu Yanta
Design – Illka Louw
Lighting – Tersia Du Plessis
Photos: Simphiwe Magolego
Cast:
Lisa Simelane
Nokulunga Masia
Rozelle Hartenzberg
Suthukazi Memela
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Luvuyo Yanta is an experienced actor, writer, and director. His work has been featured at the National Arts Festival. He is the coordinator of the Eastern Cape ASSITEJ SA.
Lalu Mokuku is an experienced performer, writer, and academic. Dipalo, the play she co-wrote with Ginni Manning won the 2022 Standard Bank Standing Ovation. She formed part of the pioneering project on mental health for university students called KOKO . KNOCK KNOCK . NQONQO! Mental Health and Wellness Project. #Healing: OneStoryAtaTime
