Illegally Blind
Show Info
Tragedy!
Hardship!!
Inspiration!!!
This. Is. NOT. That. Show.
Susan is a perfectly normal queer, fat, functionally blind, Autistic, chronically and mentally ill, nonbinary person, who just happens to be collecting diagnoses faster than they collect eel facts.
In this not-so-solo solo show, Susan just wants to get stuff done. Instead, they end up on an epic quest, battling sock-puppets, ableist audio-describers, a pile of laundry, and people who don’t provide digital copies of important documents.
Drawing on twenty years of theatre and performance skills, Susan brings their real-life experiences to the stage. The result is a whimsical romp through the world of identity and shattered expectations, mixing traditional theatre with stand up comedy, poetry, improvisation, and more silly voices than you can shake an eel at.
This production was supported as part of BATS Co-Pro 2021.
Read more about access at Basement. If you have any further questions, feel free to get in touch with us on 09 309 7433, or email us at info@basementtheatre.co.nz.
If you need assistance purchasing your tickets, call iTicket on 09 361 1000 to make a phone booking.
Seating in the theatre is not allocated. Doors to the theatre will be open 30 minutes before showtime for those who require specific seating for their needs.
Audiences are welcome to move around, and come and go as needed. If you would like an aisle seat for this, or any other reason, please email info@basementtheatre.co.nz or inform the usher prior to doors opening for the show.
Fri 29 July (8PM) and Sat 30 July (1PM) performances will be relaxed performances. Wed 27, Fri 29 & Sat 30 (8PM) July performances will have NZSL interpretation.
An important part of the kaupapa of Illegally Blind is that everyone can access the play. This means we are offering access tickets and a transport fund to try to remove financial access barriers.
Access tickets are free tickets to Illegally Blind available to anyone who needs them. To get an access ticket, use 'access' as a discount code when booking your ticket.
With money from our transport fund, we can pay for your bus fare, train fare, petrol, or the unpaid half of your mobility taxi fare (for rides within Auckland). To access the transport fund, please email illegallyblindatbats@gmail.com or call our producer Charlie on 0221655497.
If you have any questions or issues about the access tickets or transport fund, email illegallyblindatbats@gmail.com, flick us a Facebook message at https://www.facebook.com/illegallyblindtheatre, or call or text Charlie on 0221655497. You can also contact Basement directly on 09 309 7433 or info@basementtheatre.co.nz.
The Big Idea has generously offered support to help this unique event thrive in Auckland.
Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust has sponsored Illegally Blind by allowing access to those whose finances would otherwise prohibit their entry.
Illegally Blind is supported as part of Auckland Pride's Queer Agenda - Find queer events for and by Auckland’s Rainbow Communities at aucklandpride.org.nz/queer-agenda
Illegally Blind is co-presented by Elemental AKL, returning this July with an ever-growing number of events and experiences celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out all events at aucklandnz.com/elemental and register for the latest updates or follow Elemental AKL on Instagram and Facebook.
