A new play for young people and families, Grace tells the story of a girl who has a relationship with her father where no words are needed. In fact, Grace doesn’t use words to speak at all. When her father dies suddenly, Grace needs to find a new way to communicate.
‘A ghost, a sparrow, a mother and a girl. Love doesn’t need words. You can just feel it.’*
This exciting new production explores the universal themes of grief and communication as Grace and her father invite you into the multisensory landscape of Grace’s world.
Relaxed Performances, ISL, Visual Guide, Captioning, Touch Tour & Audio Programme:
All performances of Grace are relaxed performances, making them more accessible for people with sensory sensitivities. The 11am performance on Saturday 15th will be audio described by Mo Harte. The 2:30pm performance on Saturday 15th will be ISL interpreted by Keira O'Connell. If you would like to receive a visual guide, audio programme notes or book a touch tour in advance of the performance, please email sadhbh[at]onceoffproductions.com. All performances include captions.
Read the Visual Guide for Grace by clicking here.
*Words offered by Fiacre Ryan (author of Speechless) in response to his reading of Grace.Written by UCC and Cork Opera House Theatre Artist- in-Residence, Jody O’Neill (What I (Don’t) Know About Autism) and directed by Niall Cleary (Humans: A Robot Musical).
Written by Jody O’Neill
Directed by Niall Cleary
Cast includes Eleanor Walsh, Bryan Burroughs & Grace Kiely
Set and Lighting Design by Zia Bergin Holly
Sound Design by HK Ní Shioradáin
Costume Design by Valentina Gambardella
Dramaturgy by Louise Stephens
Movement by Inma Pavon
Produced by Sadhbh Barrett Coakley
Supported by the Arts Council, Baboró & The Abbey Theatre.
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