The Human Voice

Run Date: 11/12/24 - 13/12/24.

Venue: The King's Arms, Salford.

Description:

In this prophetic monologue a woman fights for the person she loves.

Based on the original play by Jean Cocteau, this new version of the text was adapted by our Artistic Director, Adam Cachia. The play explores our need for human connection.

What made this production different from the one before is that the role of the woman was played by a different actor each night, meaning different interpretations happened on each performance.

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Reviews

"Adam Cachia’s adaptation of The Human Voice by Jean Cocteau draws the audience in from the very first moment and keeps us captivated from start to finish."
★★★★★

West End Best Friend

"Jess Gough’s portrayal of The Woman’s disintegration was exquisite. Her performance was underpinned by an intrinsic understanding of where this character’s emotional truth lies."
★★★

North West End UK

"A bold, intimate production that adds an exciting layer to Cocteau’s timeless work."

Crowd Pleasers

"In the throes of a life-changing phone call, Jess Gough's spurned lover slowly unravels in Peripeteia's adaptation of The Human Voice […] A mesmerisingly raw & emotional performance from Gough, & Áron Gyenge's cinematic sound design heightens the dramatic tension."

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People Involved

Cast:

Jess Gough (11th December) as The Woman
Tsen Day-Beaver (12th December) as The Woman
Maddy Myles (13th December) as The Woman

Creative Team Members:

Original Writer - Jean Cocteau

Director and Adaptor - Adam Cachia

Sound Designer and Composer - Áron Gyenge

Assistant Director - Maggie Thorn

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