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“The Royal Court has had some brilliant plays on recently. With a name like that, we’re expecting a spikey interrogation of contemporary culture and social media through the eyes of two young women.”

Lyn Gardner

27 June 2019 · Follow on Stagedoor

“Now who wouldn’t want to see a play with that title? Jasmine Lee-Jones’ play was originally commissioned as part of the Andrea Project, a day of free events celebrating the life and legacy of the extraordinary Andrea Dunbar. But I rather suspect that it will turn out to be less about assassination attempts than a look at the power of social media celebrities seen through the eyes of two young women. I really like the way that the Court Upstairs is being used to give new voices and different stories a platform and helping to shift the UK’s new work culture on.”

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Holed up in her bedroom Cleo’s ignored 22 calls from Kara and has cut off contact with the rest of the world. It doesn’t mean that she’s been silent though – she’s got a lot to say. On the internet, actions don’t always speak louder than words…

“It’s like she’s mimicking us for bants and p and no one bats a fucking eyelid.”

Jasmine Lee-Jones was originally developed as a writer through the Royal Court’s Young Court programme and seven methods of killing kylie jenner was first commissioned as part of The Andrea Project – A day of free events inspired by the life, work and legacy of Andrea Dunbar. This work was part of the Young Court’s mission to expand the Royal Court’s commitment to new voices. Milli Bhatia is the Royal Court’s current Trainee Director. She has assisted on Instructions for Correct Assembly and Girls & Boys.