If This Is Normal

About

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.

"5 STARS – Danser's piece says a lot of things that desperately need to be said."
Within her Words

"A very adult look at teenage sexuality"
The Reviews Hub

"Delivered by three compelling actors, this is the sort of play that people can't
stop talking about on their way home, splitting opinions and sparking debate."

Everything Theatre

"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