 Event |
Boys, Toys and Freud
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| Venue |
The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW |
| Umbrella Event |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras |
| First Date |
13 February 1991 |
| Opening Date |
14 February 1991 |
| Last Date |
24 February 1991 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The show presents several images of sexuality, and in particular deconstructs the social and political constructs of homosexuality.
"Toys, Boys And Freud is a confronting piece of stylistically disparate theatre which is seriously not for the weak-hearted. Four men and two women actors, and two male dancers, perform thematically linked pieces which directly challenge an audience. The theme is homosexual love and sex, and the performances a combination of sensuality, diquietment, nudity, blood, abuse, clinical questioning of the audience (do you wear condoms? are you homo- or hetero-sexual?), kissing, drinking, phone sex and philosophy. The forms are experimental, and it is often difficult to know which performer to watch at any one time. Absolutely brilliant, and exhausting." Fiona Scott-Norman, In Theatre |
| Description Source |
Other |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Secondary Genre |
Contemporary
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| Subjects |
Homosexuality
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| Related Events |
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Mixed Bill
Cut
, The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW, 13 February 1991
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Performance Space Database |
Article, program |
| Programme |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 1990 |
| Australian Lesbian and Gay Archive |
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| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
February 1991 |
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| Event Identifier |
14228 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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