Tribes
by Nina Raine

Name: Tribes
Brand: Nina Raine
SKU: 9780822227526
Rating: 3.95 (662 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers praise the engaging and thought-provoking nature of the play, which explores the dynamics of a hearing family and their deaf son. Many appreciate the well-crafted writing and the emotional depth, finding it both funny and touching. The topic resonates with audiences, particularly those with personal connections to deafness, resulting in strong recommendations to see it and read the script as well.

Engaging and thought-provokingFunny and touchingWell-crafted writingRelevant themes on disabilitySome characters sound similar

Synopsis

In "Tribes," Billy, who is deaf, is the only one who actually listens in his idiosyncratic, fiercely argumentative bohemian family.

But when he meets Sylvia, who is going deaf, he decides he finally wants to be heard.

With excoriating dialogue and sharp, compassionate insights, Nina Raine crafts a penetrating play about belonging, family and the limitations of communication.

Nominated for both the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play, "Tribes" premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 2011.

Under the direction of David Cromer, the comic drama is currently receiving its North American premiere in New York City at Barrow Street Theatre through June 3, 2012.

ThemesDeaf