Torch Song Trilogy

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Event Torch Song Trilogy
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 17 May 1986
Last Date 21 June 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The three plays (The International Stud; Fugue in a Nursery; Widows and Children First) cover a six year period in the life of Jewish drag queen Arnold Beckoff, a nice homosexual of great 'wit and want', looking for love, a stable relationship and a family of his own.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Gay
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Stuart Devenie Actor
Anthony Taylor Designer
Alex Gilchrist Director
Harvey Fierstein Playwright
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information USA (1983).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188037