- Venue Park Theatre, London
- Performance dates 9 July 2027 - 7 August 2027
- Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (including an interval)
- Age guidelines 14
Book now for The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc at Park Theatre, Carol Schneider’s ferocious and funny new play about the Deaf pioneer known as “The Father of the Deaf”.
The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc in London
Playing at the Park Theatre from 9 July until 7 August 2027 comes The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc, a new play about Deaf pioneer Laurent Clerc.
Written by Carol Schneider and directed by Joe Cacaci, this new play is inspired by the life of Clerc, known as “The Father of the Deaf” and is performed through spectacular visual language, four modalities of sign language, spoken English, French and creative captions.
It brings Deaf history vividly to life while asking universal questions about identity, belonging, love and the price of change.
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Book your tickets now for The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc so you don’t miss out on this remarkable new work. Playing at the Park Theatre from 9 July to 7 August 2027.
The war on sign language began as a war on love. In 1816, Deaf pioneer Laurent Clerc arrives in America from France, ambitious, brilliant and determined to prove that he can stand as an equal in a hearing world.
Together with the young Reverend Thomas Gallaudet, Clerc sets out to build something extraordinary: a school where Deaf children can learn, communicate and imagine a future beyond isolation. But when Clerc falls in love and announces he will marry a Deaf woman, the life he has built is thrown into crisis. The school’s future is at stake, and he must choose between the institution he has devoted his life to and the future he has begun to imagine for himself.
A ferocious and funny exploration of love, ambition and the roots of sign language, the play asks what we do when the life we want comes at a cost. Told through four modalities of sign language, spoken English, French and creative captions, it is a unique piece of theatre that brings Deaf history to life.
Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Matinees
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc?
- Thomas Gallaudet: Alim Jadavji
- Eliza Boardman: Zoë McWhinney
- Mistress Stansbury / Ensemble: Natalia Campbell
- Ensemble: Luna Tosin
Who are the creative team of The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc?
- Playwright: Carol Schneider
- Director: Joe Cacaci
- Associate Director: Christopher Tester
- Director of Artistic Sign Language: Deepa Shastri
- Set Designer: Calypso Michelet
- Costume Designer: Gabi Correia
- Video and Caption Designer: Ben Glover
Important Notes
Access Performances
- Captioned: every performance, 9 July to 7 August 2027
- British Sign Language: every performance, 9 July to 7 August 2027
- Relaxed: Thursday 29 July 2027, 2.30pm
Venue Information
Park Theatre , Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP
Nearest Tube or Train: Finsbury Park (National Rail, Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line)
Nearest Buses: 210, W3, W10, 4, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259, N23, N253, N279
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