Details

Mary Oliver's show is full of self-effacing humour. Using her versatile vocal range and synchronised video footage, she plays herself, her three sisters and her Scottish mother. As she puts words into her sisters mouths and tries to teach her mother to speak with a proper 'English accent, the effect is both hilarious and full of pathos. Mother Tongue is a simple idea that breaks all theatrical traditions. Run from and controlled by computer, this work is genuinely risky, placing the performer at the mercy of her own visible technology.

Cast/Performers

Mary Oliver

Creatives/Company

Author: Mary Oliver
Director: Mem Morrison
Design: Kathy Sandys (technical designer)
Other(s): Adele Myers (computer and video assistant), Gavin Weaver (video editor)

Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue (Play) production archive for QTIX code T757085601. Details of all Mother Tongue archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S4270

Archive Listings

22 Mar 02 to 23 Mar 02	Royal Exchange Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Mar 02 to 3 Mar 02	BAC (Battersea Arts Centre) Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

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