English
Under the umbrella of Festival Of Voice, National Theatre Wales and Quarantine’s joint venture is a fascinating premise, depicted in a buoyant fashion. English is an exploration of language, but not in the traditional sense, so ignore those school flashbacks of the 8,000 ways to use colons and commas.
The performance centres around the issues with, and reasons behind, learning new languages, encompassing themes of immigration and inclusion. Despite a focus on English, the play, led by performer Jonny Cotsen, is a celebration of multiculturalism, with a commitment to broadcasting all voices and languages. Seminal to the performance is the scrutiny of the philosophical question; what happens to our sense of self when we cannot articulate who we are?
Dance House, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Thurs 14-Sun 24 June.
Tickets: £15. Info: 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk