The Chimp That Spoke

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T973376203 (GLASS03) Funded by Arts Council England. The Chimp That Spoke follows Unheimlich Spine, and is the second piece in the Ensemble's Body Cycle.Company David Glass Ensemble. Director David Glass. Design Ruth Finn. Lighting Ian Scott. Music Jonathan Cooper. Performer Cait Davis. Performer Faroque Khan. Performer Joy Merriman. Performer Emily Mytton. Performer Philip Pellow. Performer Liam Steel.
10 Jun 03 to 15 Jun 03	BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Inner London :: V168 listing details L999757115
3 Jun 03 to 4 Jun 03	Gardner Arts Centre, Brighton :: V653 listing details L1982624525
22 May 03 to 24 May 03	Northern Stage (previously known as Newcastle Haymarket Playhouse), Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L0102541945
15 May 03 to 17 May 03	Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L01250870799
10 Apr 03 to 12 Apr 03	Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910 listing details L01883615595

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Play :: In 1967, Roger Fouts, a psychology student, began to teach American Sign Language to a young chimpanzee called Washoe. Over thirty years their dialogue has continued - an incredible story of scientific and spiritual discovery. By sharing language, one of the great divides between man and animal has been bridged at a time when the last of the great apes are under threat of extinction. Acclaimed for their bold, visceral theatre productions, David Glass Ensemble present a moving meditation on our closest animal relatives and explore what it is to be human. Powerfully visual, funny and deeply affecting The Chimp That Spoke is a remarkable tale of friendship, courage and compassion.