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A curious, dark and highly stylised comedy about youth, religion, loss an the happenings inside little Olive's head. Olive is a teenage girl, who is 'reclaimed' by her real father. But as they begin to live together again, personal and religious differences build to an intolerable level, her father cuts off her fingers, and Olive flees into the world. She meets Oliver, a young man who has similar issues with his monstrous mother, and as the two lovers plan their wedding, she too hatches a scheme to do away with Olive; but, in a bizarre and mysterious way, she is saved, her hands are healed and she, Oliver and their new baby are reunited. These plays from the National Theatre Connections ‘05 collection contain strong language and scenes of a sexual nature| 14 May 09 to 16 May 09 | Theatre Royal Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Performance Details => Venue archive |
