Language of the Mute

A powerful exploration of how charisma can be used for unscrupulous purposes

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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