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..
"Love can triumph over oppression … [Bent] demonstrates the power of passion to transcend circumstance." The Guardian
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
Media Partner
18 February - 14 March Belvoir Street Downstairs Theatre 25 Belvoir Street Surry Hills
Tuesday 7.15pm; Wednesday - Saturday 8.15pm; Sunday 5.15pm;
Saturday matinee 27 February 2.15pm (no evening performance on this day)
Bookings: 02 9699 3444 / www.belvoir.com.au
