Isla and Violet are a 'lethal combination'. Their self-righteous headmaster thinks that's an insult. They think it's a cute name for a girl group.
Too-smart, too precocious and way too outspoken, it's no surprise when these self-proclaimed soulmates are S E P A R A T E D until the end of the year. But the world outside their South London school is a divisive one for a cisgender Caribbean diva and her 'Ethel Cain adjacent' transgender bestie. As their cosmic connection is tested, one key question arises: will Isla and Violet be pulled apart, or will they reign supreme?
SISTREN is that rarest of things: a play that feels like a true original. Chaotic, sprawling, yet laser-focused, it's like chugging five cans of Red Bull and then doomscrolling YouTube.
Afro-Caribbean / Australian artist IOLANTHE is an actor, writer, model and self-proclaimed socialite. Spending almost all of her childhood living in England, with a Norwegian-German parent, Iolanthe’s artistry is impacted by understanding the mixing of cultures and creative landscapes. In both her life and work, she tends to examine her role in society, refining the purpose of her creative talent into plays, performances, creative direction, styling, essays.
Iolanthe is a NIDA graduate (BFA Acting 2022), leaving her class with the annual Lesley Walford AM Award of excellence, taking her to study method acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York.
Her theatre credits include: for Green Door Theatre Company: SISTREN (as part of Griffin Lookout), seven methods of killing kylie jenner. Iolanthe’s screen work includes: for ModiBodi: I’m Dying Inside, for Joe Lycett: MARK; for Belmore Pictures Presents in association with Dark Sky Films: Cruel Hands; for Netflix: Black Mirror; for Stan Originals: He Had It Coming.
| Cast Info | 1F, 1O |
| Genres | Satire, Comedy |
| Themes | Full length play, Gender diverse themes, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural themes, Political/Social themes, Significant female roles |
| Audiences | Adult |
| Extent | 94 |
| Edition | CTS |
| Size | 137 x 210 mm |
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