With the prejudiced and homophobic views of both the Nazi and Communist regimes in Germany in the 20th century, the fact that transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (born Lothar Berfelde in 1928) not only survived but apparently managed to flourish, seems remarkable. I Am My Own Wife follows American playwright Doug Wright as he travels to …
Category: Performing Art
Feb 20
FRINGE 2013: Theatre – Miss Brontë – Ayers House Museum – 3K
Returning to the Fringe after last year’s successful run of Jane Austen is Dead, Mel Dodge brings Adelaide audiences a window into the life of Charlotte Brontë. Brontë (Dodge) sits, struggling to find the inspiration to write her next novel. We learn that her beloved sister Emily has died and the ensuing grief has given Charlotte …
Feb 20
FRINGE 2013 – The Candy Butchers – Garden – 4.5K
With a strong finale of theatrical acrobatics, eerie sounds and dark emotions that creates a mood akin to a piece of H.P. Lovecraft pulp fiction, The Candy Butchers is an act that definitely speaks for itself and will bring you to your feet, whilst simultaneously leaving you to beg the question: What the hell did I just see? 4.5K
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