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Playing God
 
Poster for Playing God, shows a child's toy rabbit,suspended by one hand, with a bandage on one ear.
DEAFINITELY THEATRE presents PLAYING GOD Created and directed by Paula Garfield, Co-written by Rebecca Atkinson and Deafinitely Theatre. Like any parents, Deaf couple John and Emma want what's best for their child. But is her Deafness really a problem that needs to be 'fixed'? Is putting her through a major operation the right thing to do? 'Playing God' by Deafinitely Theatre explores a family's struggle with their hopes and dreams. It's an innovative and insightful production from the only professional Deaf theatre company in the UK. 'Playing God' is in BSL with a voiceover for non-signers. Stagetext subtitled performance on 3 August at Soho Theatre. Audio Described performance on 4 Aug at 3pm. Comments by critics: 'Eye-opening .. creates a space in mainstream culture for the deaf not as people with a disability, but as a people' - Culture Wars 'Forging a new stage language that speaks to both Deaf and hearing' - Time Out LONDON WEST END: 24 July - 4 August, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE, www.sohotheatre.com, 0870 429 6883. NATIONAL TOUR: 14 June - 18 July. Deptford 14-15 June. Wolverhampton 21-22 June. Colchester 28 June. Gloucester 5 July. Derby 12-13 July. Manchester 16 July. Salisbury 18 July. EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Venue: Theatre Workshop 13 - 18 August. Ticket prices: 4 to 15 pounds depending on venue. Advance booking recommended. Go to Albany Theatre Go to Arena Theatre Go to Mercury Theatre Go to Guildhall Theatre Go to Assembly Rooms theatre Go to Contact Theatre Go to Salisbury Arts Theatre Go to Soho Theatre Go to Theatre Workshop