A Long Undressing

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Event A Long Undressing
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 30 September 1997
Last Date 4 October 1997
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
Solo
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
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 195951