We're Weird For Other Reasons
- Date 10-14 FEB, 8PM
- Venue Theatre
- Price Choose What You Pay
- Runtime 60 mins
- Director Dr James Wenley
- Created By Rosemarie Boulton, Emily K. Brown, Ana Clarke, Shem Dixon, Nasya Gilbert, Austin Harrison, Nina Hogg, Holly Kennedy, Isabella Murray, Vickie Norgrove, Shiqi Ren, Jamie Sayers, Susan Williams, James Wenley.
- Performers Rosemarie Boulton, Emily K. Brown, Ana Clarke, Shem Dixon, Nasya Gilbert, Austin Harrison, Shiqi Ren, Jamie Sayers, Susan Williams.
- Costume Design Holly Kennedy
- Lighting Design Austin Harrison
- Sound Design and Tech Operator Vickie Norgrove
- Producer Austin Harrison
- Set Design Jamie Sayers
A world-first theatre project entirely devised by members of the Ace/Aro/Aspec community. This is a joyful and insightful exploration of our varied experiences and identities, brought to the stage for our community, friends, the curious and kind.
Brought to you by the creative teams behind Ungartered Territory and the Dr Drama Trilogy- We're Weird for Other Reasons promises to be fun, theatrical, enlightening and a celebration of an emerging identity through performance.
Supported by Wellington City Council and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.
"it's also so powerful to be able to watch a piece and feel represented in a way that I've just never felt"- Theatreview (Ungartered Territory)
Audio Description is available for all performances of We're Weird for Other Reasons. Please email austinharrisontheatre@gmail.com directly if you would like Audio Description available for your performance.
Wednesday 11 Feb - Post-Show Q+A with the creatives and director behind ‘We’re Weird For Other Reasons’
Saturday 14 Feb - Free Workshop, Makers Space, 10am-1pm
A free workshop for aspec (asexual and/or aromantic) and questioning folks to explore and discuss aspec identities and experiences in an affirming and gentle space. Offered by Dr James Wenley (Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington) and the team behind Basement Theatre and Auckland Pride aspec theatre show 'We're Weird for Other Reasons', this workshop will involve playful prompts and exercises for us to connect and share in community.
Saturday 14 Feb - "Platonic Valentines", Basement Theatre, 6pm
Join the team behind "We're Weird for Other Reasons" for a warm evening celebrating platonic connection. Whether you're a fellow aromantic legend, or just not feeling the traditional valentine's buzz this year- we've got you. There will cake, good company and a space to hang out and meet new people without any icky expectations.
Join us from 6pm in the Basement Theatre bar, and stick around for the show with your new pals.
