Who Do They Think They Are?

If you are looking for something a bit different to do this Friday, there is a one-act play coming to The Walrus called Who Do They Think They Are?. It is a production by ExCo, presented by Liz Tait Productions, and it centres on four university friends who decide to reunite for a dance workshop themed around the Spice Girls. The premise is fairly straightforward, but the execution touches on themes like ageing, grief, and the reality of how our past decisions catch up with us. It starts with a bit of a rocky beginning for the characters, as the reunion does not go quite as planned, and the story evolves into what is described as an honest reckoning with their shared history.

The cast features Kate Peltzer Dunn, Sophie Dearlove, Sally Best, and Helen Rogers, with each actress taking on different personifications of the Spice Girls throughout the performance. The narrative weaves in Marion’s somewhat questionable memories of their university days alongside the specific dynamics between the characters: Pippa, who arrives ready to perform a routine from her time as a cruise ship dancer, and sisters Kim and Sarah, who have to navigate a family scandal that threatens to overshadow the gathering. It is framed as a look at female friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of growing older, rather than just a nostalgic trip.

The performance is scheduled for Friday, 10 April 2026, at The Walrus, located at 10 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD. The show runs from 19:30 to 21:00. If you are planning to go, standard tickets are priced at £22.00, though it is worth noting that prices can fluctuate daily, so it is best to check the theatre’s website or box office directly when you are ready to book. It is a relatively intimate setting for a play that seems to focus heavily on character interaction and the specific, often messy, nature of long-term friendships.