The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre

Inspired by writer and performer Yanina Hope’s relationship with her father, The Sound of Absence blends theatre and original live piano music to examine the complexities of father-daughter bonds and the ways parents’ decisions shape our lives. When Lenore receives a phone call that her father is in Intensive Care hundreds of miles away, she rushes to the hospital only to arrive too late. In the immediate aftermath her world shatters leaving her full of rage and sadness, haunted by the relationship they didn’t have. But his death becomes an unexpected catalyst for change, pushing her to examine their complicated history, the unspoken reasons behind the choices he made, and the parts of herself she has long avoided. As she starts to retrace the past, she discovers new perspectives on the man he was and the woman she is becoming. Guided by the music, her journey unfolds as one of courage, reclamation and quiet transformation, opening the way toward understanding, renewal and the possibility of a more honest relationship with herself.