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Girls review – a story of friendship amidst extreme misogynist violence
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 1:05 PM
Young Vic, London Recalling Boko Haram’s abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok in 2014, Theresa Ikoko’s fierce and tender play reveals how three teenagers find hope and laughter under the most horrific circumstances Three girls huddle together, playing childish games to allay their fears from whatever terror stalks them. There are flashes of light and sounds, followed by sudden blackouts. At first, Theresa Ikoko’s play
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