Torch Song Trilogy

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Event Torch Song Trilogy
Venue Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North, New Zealand
First Date 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The three plays (The International Stud; Fugue in a Nursery; Widows and Children First) cover a six year period in the life of Jewish drag queen Arnold Beckoff, a nice homosexual of great 'wit and want', looking for love, a stable relationship and a family of his own.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Gay
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jo Briant Actor Laurel
Stephen Clements Actor Alan
Shirley Kelly Actor Mrs Beckoff
John McDavitt Actor Ed
Michael McLeod Actor
William Walker Actor Arnold
Alison Quigan Director
Michael Williams Musician: Pianist Piano
Harvey Fierstein Playwright
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information USA (1983).
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 198182
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa