World renowned company, Shared Experience, bring their latest adaptation to the Arcola. Speechless is the astonishing story of identical twins June and Jennifer Gibbons and their struggle to be heard.

Refusing to speak to adults, the twins communicate in their own private language, their only relationship being an intense and turbulent bond with each other. Speechless is a powerful portrayal of the twins’ secret world and their struggle to find a voice against all the odds.

The winner of a Fringe First Award 2010, Speechless is directed and co-written by Artistic Director of Shared Experience, Polly Teale.