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Daniel is obsessed with Jazz, but the world is too loud a place to hear what's going on. Javeed doesn't understand a word, but happily communicates with anybody by smiling. Toby makes a lot of noise, but nobody seems to listen... An exploration of Asperger's, Down Syndrome and misunderstood emotions introduces you to the parents, teachers, friends and professionals who touch the lives of three very different boys with one shared hope in life. From innocent observations of classmates to bureaucratic perplexities of Education Authorities, ?Statements' is a snapshot of what it means to grow up with a learning difficulty. Following three children as they try to make their parents proud, fit in at school and get through a music concert without panicking, we meet a whole spectrum of characters; whose statements on these children give us some insight into what's really going on in their minds. Fusing stream of consciousness and lyrical expression, ?Statements' is a narrative commentary on the world of Special Educational Needs and the people it affects the most.

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Company: Catapult Theatre