theatre

OFF KEY

At Bristol Old Vic, Bristol · 3 performances from Fri 6 Nov to Sat 7 Nov.

“The thing about being exceptional Sabrin, you have to believe everybody else isn’t.” At a Birmingham grammar school bursting with overachievers, political meltdowns, and teenage delusion, best friends Sabrin and Ruqqiyah are free-falling to their futures. Sabrin secretly prepares for a life-changing music audition, while Ruqqiyah orchestrates a symphony of her own – conducting the fall of a problematic teacher. Between Paramore, panic attacks, and increasingly chaotic schemes, the girls’ clashing priorities reach a crescendo that unveils a growingly strained bond. Quick-witted and deeply hear