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Man Lessons

07/02/23  to 11/02/23
Tuesday 7 February 6.30PM to Saturday 11 February
A coming-of-age story that transcends the patriarchy, values wellbeing over sanity, and absolves you of the pressure to “just be yourself”.

Closes

Apr 12, 2023

Posted on

Jan 12, 2023

Event type:

Theatre ,

Price:

$18-$28

Venue:

Basement Theatre

Region:

Auckland ,

Written by

Basement Theatre
Jan 11, 2023

"This is the weirdest piece of the theatre I’ve ever been a part of. I’m just going to tell it like it happened. "

Over the past six years, feature-length documentary Man Lessons has been in production following Adam Rohe’s transition. Now, the live show combines captivating storytelling and documentary as Rohe takes us through the wild, earnest behind-the-scenes.

A coming-of-age story that transcends the patriarchy, values wellbeing over sanity, and absolves you of the pressure to “just be yourself”.

New Playwright of the Year nominee - Wellington Theatre Awards, 2022

"the content of Man Lessons is amazing, powerful, and so needed." - Art Murmurs, Wellington

"A detailed, honest, and compelling telling" - Theatreview, Whangarei

"An exceptional act of affirmation and generosity" - Theatreview, Wellington
 

Content warning:  Man Lessons contains scenes of mental distress, including dysphoria, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. It also contains minor nudity and reference to alcohol misuse.

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