The Unspeakable tells the story of a family of musicians. Antonia and her father, Edward, have not spoken for twenty years; and as far as Lydia, her daughter is concerned, the mysterious composer who was her grandfather is long dead. So when Lydia, now 25, a concert violinist, and practicing for the most important performance of her young career, discovers to her shock that he is still alive, she confronts her mother and demands to know the truth. But the secret Antonia has been hiding is darker than she could have expected. Edward has Huntington's Disease; and so, therefore, might Antonia; and so too might Lydia. Running time 85 mins| 27 Jan 09 to 14 Feb 09 | The Seven Dials Playhouse Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
