Michaela’s Fluent Aphasia

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Theatre (storytelling, drama)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

A thought-provoking exploration into the nature of communication and consent. The story follows Michaela, a young woman with a fatal brain tumour. She is offered the chance to have life-saving surgery. The surgery does indeed save her life, however it leaves Michaela with a condition that strips her of language: fluent aphasia. What follows is an unrelenting ethical dilemma as we follow Michaela’s recovery. What is saving a life worth? What are the risks when love morphs into control? This is one play you definitely won’t want to miss! ‘Such a moving piece’ **** (Angel Lloyd).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Stair-lift with folding seat to 1st floor from foyer (requires transfer from wheelchair to stair-lift chair at ground level, transfer from one stair-lift chair to another at first floor level, and transfer back to wheelchair at second floor). Staff can carry an unoccupied manual wheelchair up the stairs while the wheelchair user uses the seated stair lift. Electric wheelchairs and heavy wheelchairs cannot be carried upstairs. If not taking the stair lift the space is accessed by one flight of stairs.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

John P 40 days ago

My 16 year old grandson and I were really moved by these thought-provoking insights into the awful consequences of losing speech after neurosurgery to remove a brain tumour. Great script, direction and acting all served to dramatise the terrifying isolation imposed by the abrupt loss of the ability to communicate verbally, and the solace to be secured through music and dance. Hopefully, the caricature of the married neurosurgeon with a God-complex operating on his mistress is historical licence but all professions continue to harbour a small number of narcissists and crooks. A really cool play.

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Matty P 41 days ago

So glad we took a chance on this show. The writing is incredible. I found it really moving too. And such an interesting subject and story, told in an original way. Would definitely recommend.

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Sarah Todd 41 days ago

A moving portrayal of vulnerability and loss told through a unique storyline and unpretentious performances. Michaela -at times - moved me to tears.

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John Tramontina 42 days ago

Best theatre I’ve seen in years! A heart-tugging emotional tour de force! Had me on the edge of my seat the entire hour. Euphoric. Deeply relevant exploration of love, language and relationship — particularly relevant to the world we live in today. Uplifting!

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Sue Kopen 43 days ago

An incredible play about identity, memory and trauma. I absolutely loved it. The writing was poetic and moving. A must see!

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