A Long Undressing
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A Long Undressing | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Forum North, Whangārei, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
| First Date | 9 February 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Last Date | 9 February 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dates Estimated | No | |||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Professional | |||||||||||||||||||
| World Premiere | No | |||||||||||||||||||
| Description | A Long Undressing is autobiographical, telling the story in words and dance of Parmenter's unhappy childhood, his acceptance of his homosexuality while attending Otago University, the fulfillment he had found in dance, mourning for his friends who have died and his exultation in life. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Genre | Dance | |||||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Genre |
Dance
Drama Autobiographical |
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| Subjects |
Childhood
Gay Lesbian Loss |
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| Text Nationality | New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production Nationality | New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
| Further Information | The work was billed as Parmenter's last when it premiered in 1995 to rave reviews, but his health had improved so much that the show was being toured for third time, to Auckland and Northland. Maidment Theatre, Auckland, 11 - 14 February. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Status | Completed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Data Set | Theatre Aotearoa | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Identifier | 191333 | |||||||||||||||||||
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