The Human Ear

Paines Plough

- Venue: Roundabout
- Category:
- Age Suitability: 14+
- Times: 15.35 (70 mins)
Image Credit: Rich Lakos

BSL Interpreted - 22 August

Paines Plough return to Edinburgh with the World Premiere of a gripping thriller from last year’s Fringe First Award winner Alexandra Wood.

A man turns up at Lucy’s door claiming to be the brother she hasn’t seen in 10 years. But why has he come? Is it really him? And what happens when there’s another knock at the door? Forced to confront the messy inner workings of sibling love with its petty resentments, casual cruelty, profound betrayals and implicit understanding, can the bond between brother and sister be rebuilt? An intriguing tale of loss, renewal and knowing who to trust.

“An intense, original and memorable play for today.” ★★★★ The Scotsman on Alexandra Wood’s The Initiate, 2014

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Reviews

  • "fascinating, intricate and tricky, and it is fearlessly performed" - THE GUARDIAN - Link
  • "The Human Ear is an intriguing tale made infinitely more worthwhile by George Perrin's direction for Paines Plough." - BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE - Link
  • THE SCOTSMAN
  • "It's both thoughtful and crucial viewing, as well as a daintily crafted piece of theatre." - FEST - Link
  • "It's stunning to watch and the sincerity and truthfulness with which they play every single moment is what makes their performance so watchable." - BROADWAY BABY - Link
  • "an unusually intense level of engagement" - THE TIMES

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