Mates & Lovers

Fabulous Arts Aotearoa New Zealand (FAANZ.com)
Presents
Mates & Lovers

Written and Directed by Ronald Trifero Nelson (Bud, Corner 4 AM & Cuba).

Based on the 2009 Montana New Zealand Book Award winner Mates & Lovers, A History of Gay New Zealand by Chris Brickell with special arrangement with Random House New Zealand.

“Mates & Lovers includes the stories of individual men – their trials, tribulations and sheer determination to make their way in a sometimes unsympathetic society.

It will translate into compelling theatre. Ronald Trifero Nelson is skilled at capturing the essence of human situations and emotions and projecting them onto the stage, and I know he’ll do a fabulous job with the book’s life stories. I can’t wait to see the show!"
Chris Brickell

"Ronald Trifero Nelson, writer, producer and director has triumphed. The play is masterful!" ...more
Gay Nz

"History brought to life with sensitivity and humour" ...more
Theatreview

"Sam McLeod and Kent Seam give first rate performances" ...more
Dominion Post

20 Years Out! marks the twentieth anniversary of the passage of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in New Zealand. Using a rich combination of archival material and personal reflection, the documentary explores the passionate arguments for and against homosexual law reform.

Listen to interview with Chris Brickell and Kim Hill on RNZ.