Courtney Büchner explores the complexities of a long-term platonic friendship in her new stage show, One of the Girls.
Key facts
- •Courtney Büchner explores a platonic relationship with her school friend, Stella.
- •The show covers shared milestones including club nights, first kisses, and GCSE results.
- •The narrative shifts when Büchner comes out as a lesbian and introduces her partner, Maddy.
- •Büchner uses interactive elements like karaoke to engage the audience.
- •The performance examines the persistence of teenage thought patterns into adulthood.
In her show One of the Girls, performer Courtney Büchner recounts the history of her friendship with Stella, whom she met after moving from South Africa to the UK. The narrative follows their shared experiences from school through adolescence, eventually addressing the complications that arise as Büchner comes out as a lesbian and introduces her partner, Maddy, into their lives.
Show Style and Themes
Büchner adopts a conversational, interactive style, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a teenage sleepover. She engages audience members directly, including a karaoke session, while reflecting on the nature of adult female friendships and the tendency to hold onto the past.
Narrative Content
The show features personal anecdotes, including embarrassing stories and reflections on digital habits like social media snooping. While described as a magnetic performance, the narrative also touches on the emotional difficulty of drifting apart from a close friend.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Guardian Culture.
