Journey of the lost words that gave voice to silenced people

Journey of the lost words that gave voice to silenced people

Kathryn Adams( as Lizzie, the maid), left, and Shannen Alyce Quan (as Esme Nicholls) in The Dictionary of Lost Words. Photo: Prudence Upton Theatre / The Dictionary of Lost Words, adapted by Verity Laughton from the book by Pip Williams, directed by Jessica Arthur. At The Playhouse, until May 24. Reviewed by LEN POWER. Travelling through time, The Dictionary of Lost Words tells the story of the girl who stole the word “bondmaid”, which was found…