Language of the Mute
A powerful exploration of how charisma can be used for unscrupulous purposes
Riverbank Arts CentreNewbridge
Event Details
- Sat 7 May 2016
- 8.00pm
- Cost: 18 / 16
- Venue Details
Riverbank Arts Centre
Main St.
Newbridge
Presented by Parthalonians Theatre Productions, this highly relevant, compelling play is a powerful exploration of how charisma can be used for unscrupulous purposes and how the inability to find the language to challenge it can ravage lives. Ex-pupils invade a Dublin classroom to confront their former teacher, whose actions have had a profound effect on them. Now he must be called to account so that the past can be confronted and futures faced.
This multi-layered drama takes the audience on an emotional roller-coster where secrets are revealed and scred cows held up to scrutiny; where young love is re-kindled and idealism endures.
The playwright, Jack Harte, is delighted to be bringing his play to Newbridge. His first job was working on the bogs for Bord-na-Mona, his father's employers. His acclaimed novel, In the wake of the Bagger, recorded the experiences of thousands of families who moved to Bord-na-Mona centres for employment in the fifties and sixties. ('A masterpiece' according to Sceal-na-Mona).
This highly relevant, compelling play is a powerful exploration of how charisma can be used for unscrupulous purposes and how the inability to find the language to challenge it can shatter lives.
“ The play’s passion to de-bunk blood sacrifice is as fierce as it is salutary... this is an important play” – Sunday Independent
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