Marigold’s research into beetles is unparalleled but as a deaf woman in 1927, her work is ignored. Earwig combines the weird, wonderful world of entomology with Marigold’s fight to be heard amidst flappers, jazz and an overbearing husband.
Funny, fast-paced new writing from deaf actor and producer, Laura Crow, interweaving illustrated, silent movie projections and BSL; Earwig explores what it meant to be deaf in the early 20th century and attitudes towards British Sign Language against the art deco decadence of the inter-war years.
WINNER of the Off West End Award for Best Show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2022
“A deaf elegy for the hearing world, a clever self-validating work dissects and rejects the ableism of ‘trying to fix’ deaf people…in a satisfying and authentic 1920’s domestic drama” – Neurodiverse Review
“Full of Charleston-style dance routines and references to the silent movie era, it is delivered with passion and polish…” – The Scotsman
“An engaging and classy lesson to all of us to remain true to ourselves and search for beauty in unexpected places” – Broadway Baby
From Time and Again Theatre Company
Coming to The Continental on Thursday 19th October. Doors are at 7.30pm and tickets are £8.
