‘PRIDE’ DELVES DEEP TO WRENCH OPEN CLOSED DOOR |
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) Written by Alexi Kaye Campbell Directed by Sophie Roberts presented by Silo at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge, Auckland From 10 Aug 2012 to 1 Sep 2012 Reviewed by Janet McAllister, 14 Aug 2012 originally published in New Zealand Herald online |
The timing of this season could not be more serendipitous. The final play in an unofficial Silo Theatre series about oppressed minorities, The Pride adds historical context and emotional insight to the arguments for passing Louisa Wall's member's bill on gay marriage.
Gay sexual repression back in the bad old days isn't a new theme (see Brokeback Mountain, or the New Zealand play Mates and Lovers), but the situational character studies of The Pride delve particularly deeply into the territory to good effect. [More]
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