Language Archive by Julia Cho (27-28 Jun 2014)
PosterWinner of the 2009 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.
"George is a professor of linguistics; dedicating his life to preserving dead and dying languages in the Language Archive. The problem is that for all his languages George can’t find the words to tell his wife Mary how much he loves her and stop her leaving him, whilst his assistant Emma can’t find a way to tell George how she feels about him. To make matters worse the last two speakers of the dying language Elloway have fallen out on their journey to the archive and are having an argument – and consequently can only speak in English - “the language of anger” - as their own language “is too sacred for this kind of angry talk”. In a subtle blend of comedy and pathos the Language Archive explores the limitations of language and the enduring nature of love, the human spirit …..and bread |
What They Said |
Another superb evening from St. Michael's Players . |
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CastGeorge Alastair Dewar
Mary Cressida Strauss Emma Helen Doyle Alta Bryony Wilman Resten David Landau Language Instructor/Train Conductor Madeleine Hazard Mr Baker/Passerby/Elderly Gentleman David Patrick Stucky |
CrewDirector Olivia Keetch
Technical advisor Marc Pearce Recordings Andy Murray Lighting and Sound Operators Jo Harry Louisa Barrett Set Emma McMillan Hind Elizabeth Ollier Costumes by the cast Business Manager Chris Hulatt Front of House Members & Friends of St Michael's Players |