A Long Undressing

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Event A Long Undressing
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 11 October 1995
Last Date 21 October 1995
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
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
Autobiographical
Dance Theatre
Subjects Childhood
Gay
Lesbian
Loss
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Michael Parmenter Choreographer
Michael Parmenter Dancer
Anthony Hodgkin Designer Re-Designer
Lisa Maule Designer
Cathy Downes Director
David Downes Musician
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Premiere 1995 Whangarei, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre; Forum North Summer Arts Festival 9/2/1998.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188298