The Singer

The Singer  is a bold, new, thrilling piece of gig-theatre about Joe, a deaf artist who “sings” with his hands, and Andy, a washed-up musician hungry for a comeback.

Joe experiences music viscerally and physically, feeling rhythm through his body and crafting lyrics that pulse with life and exhilarating originality. When their unlikely creative partnership sparks something extraordinary, ambition and belonging collide. But as prejudice and the music industry’s ableist blind spots close in, their bond is pushed to breaking point.

Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-nominated KT Tunstall, The Singer  is a powerful story of music, identity and connection, and the fight for a deaf artist to be truly seen and heard.

The Singer is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.

Based on the film The Singer, produced by Laura McBride, Lothian Films and James Heath, MTP, commissioned by Screen Scotland and BFI Network via Short Circuit

Reviews

★★★★★ ‘A vibrant, heart-pumping piece of gig-theatre’ - WhatsOnStage

★★★★★ ‘Banging tunes, outstanding performances and a wicked sense of humour’ - Broadway World

★★★★★‘An unforgettable milestone in modern musical theatre’ – Corr Blimey 

★★★★★ ‘a showcase of Scottish talent at its best and purest’​ - Snack Magazine​

★★★★★ ‘a beautiful, colourful, mythical wonder’​ - WhatsOnStage​

★★★★★ ‘Fabulously feel-good’​ - The Reviews Hub​

★★★★★ ‘a fantastic piece of theatre’​ - Plays To See​

★★★★.5 ‘An irresistibly upbeat piece of gig-theatre’– The QR

★★★★ ‘A big, ambitious production that puts deaf issues at its heart’– The Herald 

★★★★ ‘Makes the hearing world lean forward and listen’ - The Stage

★★★★ 'There is an enormous amount to admire here.' - North West End

★★★★ ‘One of the best portrayals of the deaf experience on stage’ -West End Best Friend 

★★★★ 'Aimed straight at the heart and delivers massively on that front.' - The Wee Review

★★★★ ‘A highly enjoyable show’​ - The Guardian​

★★★★ ‘This is going to be a massive hit’​ - All Edinburgh Theatre​

★★★★ ‘gorgeous performances’​ - Lisa In The Theatre​​

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