Boy Boy
Belgium

Boy

  • Theatre
  • Australasian Premiere

Carly Wijs / Teateri

The latest triumph from Dutch-born, Belgian-based playwright Carly Wijs, Boy is vivid, thought-provoking theatre at its best.

Based on a true story, Boy is the tale of twins who are taken into hospital to be circumcised in the 1960s. The procedure goes wrong for baby Bruce, who loses his penis. After consulting with a renowned New Zealand-born doctor, the parents agree to raise Bruce as a girl called Brenda. Despite not knowing the truth, from a very young age Brenda senses that something is just not right...

Special matinee performance

The school matinee performance is to be held on Saturday 16 March (2pm) with a Q&A at 3:15pm. This matinee will suit secondary students (Years 11-13) and tertiary students.

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Email: schools@aaf.co.nz
Bookings available through this form online.

CONTAINS DISTRESSING THEMES, NUDITY AND SCENES OF A SEXUAL NATURE.

School Pricing $15

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Dates

  • Sat
    16
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    2:00pm

Duration

1hr no interval

50 Mayoral Drive,
Auckland 1010

+64 9 309 2677
https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/herald-theatre

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Credits

Director/ Writer / Producer
  • Carly Wijs
Actors
  • Vanja Maria Godée
  • Jeroen vander Ven
Co-producer
  • Teateri
Set and Lighting Design
  • Stef Stessel
Sound Design and Technician
  • Wim Bernaers
Producer
  • Jo Mackie
Thanks to
  • Sabam
  • VandenEnde Foundation

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