Written and directed by Noluthando Ngubane,
Screwed is the second in the UKZN
Pietermaritzburg’s drama department series of Postgraduate Directing shows.
The play tells a story of two young adults
who have a sexual arrangement which starts to get complicated, because Ntombi realises
that she is developing feelings for Siphiwe, putting herself in a vulnerable
position.
“We don’t talk, we don’t cuddle; we have
sex, is that clear? Now if you can’t keep your feelings in check that’s your
problem not mine.”
The arrangement is explored even further by
the theatrical device of changing roles, which offers a dramatic twist and
change of direction. The play looks at themes of obsession, sex, desperate
love, and explores repetition as a dramatic tool. Screwed is influenced by ‘In
Your Face’ theatre made popular by Sara Kane and also draws from Artaud’s
Theatre of Cruelty with elements of Physical Theatre.
Screwed has two performances at the Hexagon
Studio Theatre, UKZN, in Pietermaritzburg: May 14 and 15 at 18h00. Tickets R15 at the door. Strictly
adults only.
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