David Mamet's serious and controversial work Oleanna has polarised audiences on Broadway, in the West End and around the world -- a sure sign of a well written and meaningful theatre experience.
The first great American play to acknowledge the imminent 20th century "power shift" between the sexes, Oleanna begins with an unconventional university professor trying to assist a struggling female student who has come to him for help. An epic power struggle is born, crashing ideals of sexual empowerment and free speech with invasive political correctness. The result is explosive.
We are pleased to have two double passes for the 19 September performance of this explosive theatrical experience. To be in to win, tell us about a gender "power shift" in your life -- is it with the partner, on the job, with the kids? Please put your ideas into the Comments section of the Oleanna event page and we'll pick the most interesting struggles to be rewarded . . . with tickets!
The performances will take place at Auckland’s Musgrove Studio within the Maidment Theatre complex from 18 September – 5 October.