Forbidden Memories

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Event Forbidden Memories
Venue Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Hero Festival
First Date 7 February 1997
Last Date 22 February 1997
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The surreal and highly erotic tale follows the seduction of Albert, a young black man, by two fabulous elderly creatures that hold him in thrall. Based on novel I am Elijah Thrush by James Purdy.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Dance
Drama
Adaptation
Subjects Gay
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Iaheto Ah Hi Actor Albert
Andrew Binns Actor Eugene
Nathaniel Lees Actor Elijah
Peta Rutter Actor Millicent
Douglas Wright Director
Hester Joyce Playwright
Douglas Wright Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Stuart Devenie originally caste as Elijah, departs one week before opening. Intended to play Downstage in Wellington, but cancelled as the show flopped in Auckland.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188330