Description
The true-life drama of the extraordinary bond between two identical twin girls and their struggle to find a voice.
Refusing to speak to adults, identical twins June and Jennifer Gibbons communicate in their own private language, their only relationship being their intense and turbulent bond with each other.
Inspired by Marjorie Wallace's bestselling book The Silent Twins, Polly Teale and Linda Brogan's powerful play is an astonishing and moving portrayal of the secret world of a very special but ultimately destructive alliance between two sisters.
Speechless was first performed by Shared Experience and Sherman Theatre Cymru at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in 2010. It was the winner of an Edinburgh Fringe First Award.
About the Author
Polly Teale is Artistic Director of Shared Experience. Her plays include Mermaid (based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen), Mine, Speechless, After Mrs Rochester (winner of Time Out and Evening Standard Awards), Bronte, and an acclaimed adaptation of Jane Eyre.
Reviews
'So good it will leave you tongue-tied'
* Guardian *'Mesmerising... a gripping, thought-provoking, poignant 90 minutes'
* Telegraph *Awards
Winner of Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2010.
Book Information
ISBN 9781848421288
Author Linda Brogan
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 114g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 8mm
