Sun 28 Feb 2010 In: New Zealand Daily News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Veteran Kiwi broadcaster Pauil Holmes is set to appear on TV soap Shortland Street in full Edwardian drag as Lady Bracknell in a Shorty rendition of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Dragtastic: Paul Holmes as Lady Bracknell The NZ Herald reports that episodes recently filmed for screening in April show Holmes taking on the role of an arrogant amatuer actor who does a star turn as the matriarch in the renowned 19th century play brought to life by the Shortland Street cast. "Beyond the novelty of Holmes in a dress, this is a fantastic performance from a very talented actor," says the show's producer Steven Zanoski. Holmes himself seemed unfazed by his elaborate garb as the cameras rolled. "It's a costume. I didn't mind that at all."
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Sunday, 28th February 2010 - 6:09pm