Miss Bartlett Sees “hair” (Press, 28 February 1972)
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Summary: Miss Bartlett Sees “hair” (Press, 28 February 1972)
Miss Patricia Bartlett, a prominent campaigner against indecency, visited Auckland over the weekend to attend the opening of the rock opera "Hair," which premiered on 26 February 1972. After viewing the performance, she expressed her strong disapproval in a radio broadcast, labelling the show as disgusting and indecent. In response to the controversial nature of the production, several Auckland police officers were also present at the performance. Detective Sergeant B. J. Stewart, who heads the drug and vice squad, confirmed that police were in attendance but chose not to comment on the performance at that time, stating he had not received any formal reports regarding the show's content. Inquiries made at the Auckland central police station revealed that no complaints had yet been lodged against "Hair." However, officials noted that the possibility of complaints emerging was still open, as reports from the weekend's events were pending review by the administration division scheduled for the following morning. The initial visit and subsequent criticism by Bartlett highlighted ongoing tensions regarding censorship and the boundaries of acceptable content in the performing arts during this period.
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