If This Is Normal

A new play from Lucy Danser about friendship, growing up and weaponised language in the modern world.

click here for press from the 2022 uk tour of 'if this is normal’

ABOUT THE SHOW

Growing up in Kilburn siblings Madani, Maryam and school mate Alex hit it off from the moment they meet. 10 years later, playground chats about ninja turtles, annoying aunties and secret swearing have been kicked out by teen opinions powered by podcasts, porn and politics. Still, best friends can talk about anything. So why are there suddenly so many things left unsaid between the three?

A comedy drama play about coming of age in a world of information overload and weaponised language. After critically acclaimed runs at Edinburgh Fringe (2019), VAULT and The New Normal festivals (2020) Chatback Theatre is delighted for If This Is Normal to be heading out on a UK tour.

PRESS

★★★★★ Upper Circle ★★★★★ Within Her Words ★★★★★ The Fountain ★★★★★ Lifestyle District ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ The Reviews Hub ★★★★ North West End ★★★★ The Play’s the Thing ★★★★ Spy in the Stalls ★★★★ EdFringe Review ★★★★ The Wee Review ★★★★ Creative Reviews UK

‘Four days into the Festival, and I might have found the best piece of Fringe theatre I’m likely to see this year' The Fountain

'Powerfully performed by a first-rate cast it's a funny sugar-rush of exceptional energy' The Scotsman

‘Danser’s piece says a lot of things that desperately need to be said…Chatback Theatre is one to watch’ Within Her Words

‘Danser is good at digging into the emotional mess of the situation and exploring how outside influences – porn, religion, their parents – can distort young people’s ideas about intimacy.’ The Stage

'Superb coming-of-age tale...brilliantly done' The Wee Review

SEE THE SHOW

We’ve just returned from a UK Tour! Stay tuned for any future dates.

COLLABORATE WITH US

We are currently developing an educational outreach programme to accompany our UK Tour of If This Is Normal . Please get in touch if this is something that would be of interest. We also teach writing classes for adults. If you’re interested in booking us for Q&As, workshops or playwriting classes, get in touch at lucy@chatbacktheatreandcomedy.com

COntact us

For PR enquiries please contact Olivia and Caitlin at Chloe Nelkin Consulting - olivia@chloenelkinconsulting.com & CB@chloenelkinconsulting.com

For anything else please contact Lucy at Chatback Theatre - lucy@chatbacktheatreandcomedy.com