Written by Victor Rodger
Directed by Anapela Polata'ivao
Rodger saw young people marching in a Destiny Church rally against same sex marriage and thought, “at least one of those kids will be gay and feeling quite wretched about himself.” The result is a series of (mostly) humorous monologues from a vast array of (mostly) queer characters in Auckland’s Pasifika community.
From a camp, closeted member of Destiny Church who finds himself on the march against the Civil Union Bill, to a staunch queer man who is loud and unapologetically proud; from a Samoan clean freak who’s annoyed that his partner has just soiled their brand-new bedspread, to an award-winning fa’afafine artist who relishes explaining the true meaning behind her new work ‘Cracker Wanna Poly’.
With cracking comic timing, this play is funny and filthy, raw and emotional and full of love. Black Faggot took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm, and has enjoyed sold-out seasons in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
- “A riotous and wickedly fun ride.” - Sydney Morning Herald
- “Victor Rodger’s Black Faggot is a riotous romp from chapel to gay club.” - Sydney Herald
- “Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking.” - Victoria Kerr, Theatrereview
- “A funny and heartfelt exploration of the prejudices faced by young, gay Samoans.” - The Guardian
- “Brave and powerful with large doses of humour and humanity.” - Gail Tresidder, Theatrereview
