Speaking in Tongues
October 29 – November 24, 2012
About the Production
Australian playwright Andrew Bovell's Speaking in Tongues saw the stage debut of acclaimed Australian-Canadian actor Helene Joy. After a successful run in 2012, TCT re-mounted the show at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria, BC, in January 2013. Nine parallel lives intersect in this haunting and seductive puzzle about love, betrayal, and the choices we make. A woman disappears. A marriage falters. A stranger returns home. In a dance of interconnected stories spanning years and continents, Bovell crafts a meditation on the mysteries of human connection.
Reviews
"Speaking in Tongues is more than just a coincidence"
— Robert Cushman, National Post
"Challenging, dynamic, and will make you proud of Toronto theatre"
— Ryan Kerr, Mooney on Theatre
"Words, stories and characters overlap"
— J. Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail
"An often fascinating daisy chain of a mystery from the lives of troubled couples"
— Jon Kaplan, NOW Magazine
"Speaking in Tongues bursts with intrigue"
— Keith Bennie, blogTO
"Speaking in Tongues Reveals Love's Layers"
— Carly Maga, Torontoist
"Unique. Complex. Brilliant"
— Adnan Mohamedbhai, The Arts Guild
"The perfect play for people who like intellectual puzzles"
— Christopher Hoile, Stage Door
Production Details
Dates
October 29 – November 24, 2012
Venue
Berkeley Street Theatre
Cast & Creatives
Richard Clarkin
Pete/Neil/John
Jonathan Goad
Leon/Nick
Hélène Joy
Jane/Sarah
Yanna McIntosh
Sonja/Valerie