The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin

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Event The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin
Venue Circa Theatre (1975-1994), Wellington Central, New Zealand
First Date 6 November 1982
Last Date 27 November 1982
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The Man is an elocution teacher in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak and a closet transvestite whose ony pleasure comes from dressing up with his friend Bruce. The stutterers and stammerers amongst his speech pupils are amusingly tolerated until 12-year old Benjamin Franklin startles The Man with his obsessive sexuality; the intertwining of their lives precipitates discovery and disaster.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Cross-dressing
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Michael Haigh Actor The Man
Gwen Kaiser Costume Designer
Dean Cato Designer
Michael Ting Designer
Ross Jolly Director
Nigel Petrie Lighting Designer
Gerry Vasbenter Photographer
Steve J Spears Playwright
Mike Knudsen Special Effects
Dinah Okeby Stage Manager
Lynne Dunphy Wardrobe Assistant
Text Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186698