Bent by Martin Sherman

From the decadence of 1930s Berlin to the inhumane excesses of the Nazi concentration camps, Bent is a redemptive story of love and survival in the face of hatred and persecution.

Told with honesty, tenderness and touches of humour, Bent illuminates the treatment of homosexuals during the Third Reich who were arrested, interned in camps, and labelled as deviants with what is now a universal symbol for gay pride – the pink triangle.

Thirty years after Bent premiered in London, Focus Theatre (Blowing Whistles, Bison, Natural Born Hooker) and B Sharp are thrilled to present Martin Sherman’s bold, intimate and compassionate play as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival - History of the World..

"An impeccable cast, fantastic staging, backed by a powerful, amusing and agonising script that makes the audience both think and feel, Bent is the

must see event this Mardi Gras season." SameSame.com.au

Directed by Pete Nettell

Associate Director: Alice Livingstone

Set: Tom Bannerman Lighting: Luiz Pampolha

Composer / Sound: Rosie Chase Costumes: Cassandra Pascoli

Graphics: Wayne Harris Photograph courtesy Heidrun Lohr

Produced by Alice Livingstone and Pete Nettell

With: Walter Grkovic, Sam Haft, Garth Holcombe, Radek Jonak,

Lachlan Mantell, Ant Sullivan and John Turnbull