Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots. A fast-pace and quick witted one-person show exploring the impact of culture, identity and its intersections in Scotland.
Some folk are happy tae listen tae themselves spik. A cannae understaun that.
Bonnie’s life has been defined by wirds; the richt wans, the wrang wans, aun the wans used against her. Now, bonnie haes a chance to speak aboot it. But the last time she done any public speaking wis a solo talk in primary school. This time roon she’s no really sure whit she’s gonnae say, or even how she’s gonnae say it.
Common Tongue follows Bonnie as she navigates her relationship with the way she speaks, coming to grips with the implications of her language, and how much she can claim it or ignore it.
"Quick-witted, damning and gorgeous"Corr Blimey
"Olivia Caw's performance elevates each sentence into a must-watch moment"Quintessential Review
The Student
The Scotsman
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Performance details
- Show times
- Evening
- 7.30pm
- Running time
1 hour 10 minutes, no interval
- Age suitability
12+
- Additional information
Discounts
Friends 20% off – Read more about the Friends discount
25 and under £10 tickets available to book on the day of the performance – Read more about our 25 and under offer
Accessibility information
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More information about access at Capital TheatresCredits
Writer and director Fraser Scott, Performer Olivia Caw, Set & Costume designer Mela Adela, Lighting Designer Benny Goodman, Sound designer & composer Patricia Panther, Stage Manager Indi Kilbride.
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