Poor Reviews For Bruce Mason Play (Press, 14 October 1981)

The Court Theatre's production of Bruce Mason's play "Blood of the Lamb" has garnered unfavourable reviews from Australian critics following its performance in Sydney. Published on 14 October 1981, the critique from Viki Wright in the "Australian" notes that the play, while genuinely written by the New Zealand playwright, fails to effectively address its themes despite the strong acting, particularly highlighting Elizabeth Moody's role as Henry Higginson. Wright acknowledges the portrayal of Maori life in New Zealand but suggests that the play falls short in its representation of lesbianism, stating that it lacks significant appeal. Similarly, Taffy Davies from the Sydney "Sun" remarked on the play's structural issues, indicating that its reliance on narration diminishes its theatrical impact. He described the overall experience as more valuable for its curiosity than for its effectiveness as a stage production, suggesting that the narrative style would be better suited to a novel format. The play features characters such as Henry Higginson, played by Moody, alongside Judie Douglas as Eliza Higginson, and Tomascita Edgerton as their daughter Victoria. Overall, despite the commendable performances, the production has not managed to impress the critics significantly.

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