Galway International Arts Festival 2024: Show explores important themes around quality of life and right to life
Can an argument be made for killing babies with disabilities within the first months of their lives? That’s the dramatic, problematic question posed by a discussion at Princeton University in 2002 between the philosopher and author Peter Singer and the attorney and disability-rights activist Harriet McBryde Johnson.
Carr, who uses a motorised wheelchair, is best known for her Silent Witness role. Fraser’s credits range from Loudermilk to his play Sealboy: Freak. She has won an Olivier; he has won an award for best male striptease artist. The counterpoint facilitates some mutual slagging. This is a serious topic but their performances bring a lightness of touch and humour that doesn’t undermine.
Carr wears red stiletto boots; Fraser wears arms to play Singer, despite being neither Australian nor having arms. He discards his “National Theatre arms”, neatly allowing the point about able-bodied actors regularly playing characters with disability, and a bit of crack about how Carr really wanted Hugh Jackman to play Singer.
The meat here is disagreement about quality of life and rights. Is Johnson worse off because she is disabled? Is she less happy or useful? Clearly not. The actors concede that they have profiles, work and love and that others with disability may not have those advantages – an argument for more rights and support, not elimination.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taylor Swift hails 'classiest and coolest' U2 after sending thoughtful giftTaylor Swift kicks off her Eras Tour in the Aviva Stadium on Friday night - but her biggest Irish fans made sure to welcome her before the show
Read more »
Galway and Kilkenny join Cork and Tipp in last six of camogie championshipNiamh Mallon-inspired Galway dominate hapless Clare
Read more »
Holders Dublin get quarter-final tie with Galway after edging clear of MayoArmagh, Kerry and Cork had aleady been confirmed as winners in their respective groups ahead of All-Ireland Senior Championship draw.
Read more »
Miracle jockey celebrates 'special' win on same horse he almost lost his life onLimerick born rider was left for dead after horrific fall at Galway two years ago
Read more »
Galway come good to see off dogged Monaghan and progress to last eightShane Walsh went off injured, while Damien Comer returned.
Read more »
Galway and Kilkenny join Tipperary and Cork in camogie knockout stagesGalway defeated Clare today while the Cats outmatched Derry.
Read more »