Sophie Joans’ captivating one-woman show, Île (pronounced “i-ll”), is returning to Cape Town for its final staging before heading to the National Arts Festival in Makhanda and the Edinburgh Fringe Fest.
From 2 to 6 May, the award-winning play will be performed at the Baxter Theatre’s Golden Arrow Studio, where audiences will have the opportunity to catch this coming-of-age story about mothers and daughters, dodo birds, lava lamps and volcanic islands.
The play follows an 18-year-old girl who embarks on a trip to Mauritius to connect with her extended family and escape her overbearing mother.
But her idyllic island adventure quickly turns surreal when she encounters a cast of strange characters and uncovers the darker side of paradise.
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With volcanic activity threatening to erupt at any moment, she must navigate family secrets, intergenerational tensions and her own self-discovery to find her place in the world.
Written and performed by Joans, and directed by Rob van Vuuren, Île has received widespread critical acclaim for its humour, honesty and poignancy.
The play won a Gold Standard Bank Ovation at the National Arts Festival 2022 and garnered Joans a nomination for Best Actress at Woordfees 2022, as well as a Fleur de Cap for Best Performance in a One-person Show, Revue, or Cabaret.
Joans studied theatre at the University of Cape Town and the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as completing various courses at RADA (UK) and Comedy Cellar (NYC).
If you’re looking for an unforgettable theatrical experience, don’t miss Île’s final run in Cape Town. Book your tickets here.
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