Interactive Forum Theatre Production Engages Youth on Identity, Social Media and Belonging

This Human Rights Month, Sibikwa Arts Centre presents Meta-Morphed, a powerful Forum Theatre production exploring the impact of social media on identity, belonging and self-worth among young people.

Touring between 16 and 20 March 2026, the production is designed specifically for high schools, TVET colleges, universities, and youth community groups, targeting audiences aged 15 – 30 years. Rather than taking place in a traditional theatre, Meta-Morphed travels directly to educational and community spaces, allowing audiences to engage with the performance within their own environments.

In an age where screens shape self-worth and digital validation often replaces real connection, Meta-Morphed examines the complex relationship between young people, social media and identity. Created and performed by Sibikwa Arts Centre artist-facilitators participating in the ASSITEJ SA Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme, the production explores how online platforms can both connect and isolate – offering the illusion of belonging while intensifying feelings of invisibility, pressure and comparison.

Set against the lived realities of township life, the piece contrasts authentic community, culture and shared experience with the curated worlds of social media. Through the interactive methodology of Forum Theatre, audiences are invited to step into the story, challenge the decisions made by characters, and collectively imagine healthier pathways toward identity, belonging, and self-definition.

Educational institutions and community groups are invited to book the production to perform at their venue during the touring period.

Because the production uses Forum Theatre participation, smaller audiences are encouraged to ensure meaningful engagement and dialogue.