Play For Chch (Press, 17 July 1981)
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Summary: Play For Chch (Press, 17 July 1981)
"Foreskin's Lament," a play written by former All Black trialist Greg McGee, is set to be performed in Christchurch later in 1981 at The Court Theatre in the Theatre Royal, scheduled for the second half of October. The play has faced criticism from morals campaigner Miss Patricia Bartlett due to its nude scenes and strong language. Mr Elric Hooper, the director of The Court Theatre, defended the production, stating that only Miss Bartlett had raised objections. He noted that the play had already been performed in all other community theatres across New Zealand, except for Christchurch. Mr Hooper described the complaints as absurd and emphasised the play's merits, calling it "a marvellous play, entertaining and very moving." He argued that focusing on the nudity and language detracted from the play's deeper themes, which revolve around the need for balance and decency—qualities that Miss Bartlett has been advocating for. The cast for the performance has not yet been finalised.
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