A group of parents try to arrange a get together via Whatsapp. Things get complicated when a parent claims that his son is being bullied by the others. Then someone accidentally shares a photo that was clearly meant for another group... To try and put things right, the teacher calls a meeting with the parents. IRL obviously.
This comedy about screen addiction and generational divides received stellar reviews in its original production by Dutch theatre collective Wunderbaum.
Annelies Verbeke is a leading figure in Flemish literature. In 2022, she received the Ultima for Literature (the Flemish state prize for literature). She has written various theatre texts for Wunderbaum and other Dutch and Flemish theatre companies.
Liz Waters is a full time literary translator based in Amsterdam. She has worked on all of Annelies Verbeke's translations into English, including another play for Wunderbaum.
This is a script in hand reading, part of Flip Through Flanders. Produced by Flanders Literature and Modern Culture.
Writer: Annelies Verbeke
Translator: Liz Waters
Director: Kate O'Connor
Cast:
Edwin - Omar Ibrahim
Jesse - Joshua Ginsberg
Frauke - Lanna Joffrey
Julia - Cecilia Alfonso-Eton
Naomi - Jennifer Lim
Giovanna - Pepa Duarte
Drago - Elliott Bornemann
Robert - Richard Glaves
Charlie - Chanice Hird
Nico - Sojourner Hazelwood-Connell
Marco Young - Jasper
Photo credit: Sofie Knijff
Producers: Flanders Literature and Modern Culture
'What begins as a show about online behaviour and screen addiction turns into a subtly arranged comedy about the contradiction between generations. The delightful 'Gen X Has Left the Chat'' surprises with a wry twist and a sublime finale.' – NRC
'A rounded, raunchy, straight-out comedy.' – Theaterkrant