Love & Prozac
The Titanic of the dating world is on the prowl in a dirty comedy about love. One actress, thirteen sidesplitting characters.
The smash-hit dirty comedy on the horrors of dating in your 30\'s is back! One actress, 13 hilarious characters. Directed by John Trengove and starring Sonia Esgueira, the show earned her a prestigious Mbokodo Award nomination for excellence in Arts and Culture in the field of Comedy.
"Razor sharp hilarity bordering on hysteria...Sonia should be available on prescription!" - Whats On
"Astounding , hilarious...a must see!" - The Star.
"A mirth fest by one of S.A’s sharpest, smartest, sassiest, funniest actresses.” - Business Day.
“S.A should be proud of this gem. Astounding, hilarious…a must see!” The Star.
"9.5/10!" Monday Missile.
Rated 5 stars by media and audiences, Love & Prozac is simply unmissable. From Sea Point trophy wives, sleazy sugar daddy's , speed dating, Indian love gurus, sozzled Portuguese mothers , trance parties and sangoma's, this comedy is jam packed with hilarious recognisable South Africans and razor sharp wit.
Media & Reviews
Interview with Sonia Esgueira by Jason Potgieter on Some Assembly Required
Profile of Sonia Esguiera for Love & Prozac in The Alexander Telegraph
NAF overview by Justin Nurse
Love & Prozac: A case of the crazies - Review of Love and Prozac by Lauren Vogt
Prozac can’t numb Esgueira’s feelings - Review of Love and Prozac by Theresa Smith
Audience Responses
We thought the acting was superb. We can highly recommend people to see Love and Prozac.
I had wonderful evening... I love Sonia and loved the show... Thankyou ! Xoxo Terry
I absolutely LOVED the show, the performer Sonia was brilliant and would definitely want to see more of her work! I have recommended the show to friends and family, and would definitely be coming back to Alexander Bar in the near future :)
Absolutely excellent! Hilarious and wryly observed. Sonia is one very talented actress! I can't recommend this show enough.
fab really talented well presented great evening i came on my own and thourohgly enjoyed it love your setup will be back Warm Regards Josie Hemingway
It was hillarious! She encapsulated the experience of being single and the dating world as it stands today! Her expressions and characters were so funny, why because it was so true!! Lol It was brilliantly original!
Sonia was great, the show was great, really enjoyed it. Pity our son took ill and my wife could not join..
a 5 definetly.Absolutely brilliant.Sonja is truly talented. Loved the show
Enormous energy. Very funny. Maybe more serious than one would think. Loved the drooping eyelid. Keen observation of things. How did you know that after inhaling the assma pump you hold your breath to the count of ten.
Very funny, what a talented woman.
First time at Alexander Bar and loved it. We ate downstairs first, the Charcuterie & Cheese Board was divine and we had fun playing chess. Love & Prozac was stunning! what a talent and a painfully truthful insight into the life of a single girl. Felt her pain so many times but laughed and laughed through the show. Wow! The show was recommended to us by a friend who had seen it and I'll be recommending it to all our friends who are coming for a party tonight!
Loved it, funny, witty and so real and true - any girl can relate!
I thought that the show was amazing.
I absolutely loved the show. Sonia is so talented, she had us all laughing our heads off. It was my first time seeing her perform and I will definitely see many more of her performances. :D.
Very funny, really enjoyed it. Impressed!
Hysterically funny! Loved it!!
Was awesome
Just fabulous. Wonderfully written, extremely funny, and an excellent performance. Congratulations Sonia! I totally loved it.
brilliant show!
The seamless switches twixt characters and subject matter was sublime.
Amazing show. Go and see it!
As a first time visitor to the theartre I thought it was a very nice experience and staff were pleasant and friendly and the show was excellent
Sonia was great, the show was great, really enjoyed it. Pity our son took ill and my wife could not join..
Dynamic & versatile actress & spot on characterizations.
Loved it! Very funny, well written and a fantastic performance
I clapped so hard I have a bruise on one hand where my wedding ring connected with my little finger.... Was a brilliant show!
Wish I could think of a better word than BRILLIANT- Sonjia is just fantastic. Wish it had a longer run as I want everyone that I know to see it. Can Sonja tell us where she is taking the show next?
I was with DEBORAH (large blonde in bright multi-coloured shawl) and I absolutely LOVED the show .... We laughed our heads off! (My male partner included). Such a clever script and SO brilliantly performed. Please congratulate Sonia on my behalf. Fabulous venue too - Thanks. Maryanne Maas Whitehouse
I had wonderful evening... I love Sonia and loved the show... Thankyou ! Xoxo Terry
Sonia was fabulous in Love & Prozac! Stunning show.. the best I've seen in ages. Absolutely hilarious with a truthful sting. Love it!
fantastic show. will definitely be back for more and tell others about it. thanks so much
Very intense but very good. "Sonia" was great hope to see more of her. Going to book for A certain lady. Regards
Absolutely lovely!
Frankly, one of the funniest shows I have seen in years. The actress/comedienne's talent completely blew me away. Thanks for a fun night!
Hilarious and heartbreaking. Absolutely loved it!
forgot to rate it! 5 OUT OF 5 FOR SURE.
I've said it before, I'll say it again... BRILLIANT!!!
***** Brilliant script, brilliant performance!!
Absolutely hilarious. Will recommend to every single chick I know!
It was fucking hilarious! This woman is craaaazyyy!! :-) And a brilliant observer.
Hehehehehheeeeeeeeeeee, she is brilliant, thanks
A fantastic show!!! Greet acting. Lovely venue. Will be back!
Sonia is a brilliant, very funny and gifted actress. Alexander upstairs is just like home! Keep on the great work. Robert
Brilliant! One of the best one-person shows I've seen in years. It felt as if it was a different performer playing each role.
Too funny! A great performance by Sonia Esgueira. She kept us in stitches - such character in every expression! Awesome-sauce!
It was most excellent! Great script, direction and performance - not to be missed!
Started to believe it was real :) awesome show!!
The script was well written and entertaining. The actress was able to play her different characters exceptionally well. It was a great performance - well done!
loved it. thank you. thought it worked really well in the space.
It was a great show. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
Fantastic performance from Sonia. She is a wonderful, talented, hilarious actress. I thoroughly enjoyed the show!
She is brilliant have seen I'm a porra as well I wish she would write more as she is very accomplished and I came with a group of 6 persons mixed ages 30 to 60 and we all loved it
loved it. has seen her twice now and always recommend it to eveybody I know. she has got some much talent.
It was fucking hilarious! This woman is craaaazyyy!! :-) And a brilliant observer.
Loved it! Please bring it back!
Absolutely loved this. Very clever and touching whilst being very funny.
She's awesome!
kept our attention the whole way through! Could relate to many of the characters. Enjoyed the performance.
Difficult act to pull off. Executed brilliantly. Nice venue. Great actress
As a first time visitor to the theartre I thought it was a very nice experience and staff were pleasant and friendly and the show was excellent
BRILLIANT - couldn't stop laughing at Sonia's amazing portrayals of well-observed characters....... well done to John for his excellent direction - what a team!!! LOVED every second of it, seen it twice now and could see it again and again.
5 out 5! Seen it twice now and loved it both times. She's amazing!
What a great show!
Difficult act to pull off. Executed brilliantly. Nice venue. Great actress
It was a great show. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
Brilliant and hilarious performance!
Great!
Difficult act to pull off. Executed brilliantly. Nice venue. Great actress
As a first time visitor to the theartre I thought it was a very nice experience and staff were pleasant and friendly and the show was excellent
It was wonderful. I would watch it again. She was amazing.
performance was honest and raw; wide range characters extremely well played; story just a little predictable but i guess that's part of the appeal because everyone can relate.
We thought it was brilliant, funny, poignant and the odd hard-hitting truth button. Please bring it back as we have told all our friends to now go!!
What an amazing performance!!! Our very own South African Catherine Tate!! Thanks so much, absolutely loved it!
It was tremendous. Sending off my review to LMG as we speak. Will send you a link as soon as it goes live :)
The seamless switches twixt characters and subject matter was sublime.
What a wonderful evening - thank you from supper to theatre - staff and all - fantastic
I clapped so hard I have a bruise on one hand where my wedding ring connected with my little finger.... Was a brilliant show!
Brilliantly told one man show about connections, relationships and life essentially! I laughed out loud a lot.
Brilliant show which had me in stitches for a solid hour. Great atmosphere at the bar - We will definitely be back.
Had an extremely good night out. Was the first time I visited Alexander, and will definitely be back. The staff is awesome, the beers is cold, great wine selection and the food yummie. Love & Prozac, is a great hours entertainment, for anyone who has been through the ups and downs of dating. The audience is engaged in the show, being such a small and intimite venue. I like a lot. Good work.
Brilliant, awesome and the most hysterical thing I've seen in a very long time! ! Loved it!!
BRILLIANT! LOVED EVERY SECOND. SHE WAS GREAT!
MapMyWay: Sonia Esgueira is a serioulsy hot talent! This is fast, funny and fabulous comedy that is an acutely observed slice of life. A stellar performance - this lady lights up the stage as she veritably morphs into the thirteen people she portrays. GO and enjoy! See: http://mapmyway.co.za/love-prozac-alexander-upstairs-theatre/
I clapped so hard I have a bruise on one hand where my wedding ring connected with my little finger.... Was a brilliant show!
A terrrific show. congratulations to the actress. A friend suggested it was a counterpart to Defending the Caveman. ! that is a good recommendation. I would like to know more about the artist.
Excellent show, with constant laughs.
Great mix of laughter and thought provoking content
Hilarious! loved it!