Clowns blundering into feminist politics!
"This is a deceptively clever and devilishly beguiling work."
Patrick Davies - Theatreview
Returning after a sold-out season, the Barbarians are back for an extra-soft dose of restraint, and some extra-extra-hard comedy.
In the preposterous world of Soft 'n' Hard, the curtains are so beautiful you can get lost in them, taking a shower is so deep you need a wetsuit, and the view in the mirror is simply breathtaking.
Catch real-life power-couple Jo Randerson and Thomas LaHood as they fumble their way through the fraught territory of gender posturing in this "deceptively clever and devilishly beguiling work"... What could possibly go wrong?
Nominated for the Excellence Award for Design for Full Production Design at the Wellington Theatre Awards 2017
Image credit: Owen McCarthy and Poppy Serano
Valentine's Day Pass
Treat your loved one to the Valentine's Day Pass to see the return of two sell-out shows! Kick off the evening with AUNTY. This one woman tornado runs on sav and embarrassing your new boyfriend, but that's what family is for, right? Then, head up to The Heyday Dome to see real-life power couple, Jo Randerson and Thomas LaHood, as they fumble their way through gender politics in Soft'n'Hard.
The Creative Team
In recent years Barbarian Productions has become known for a radically progressive approach to theatre: Taking over the entire back end of the State Opera House (Grand Opening, 2015-), filling the Wellington Cathedral with songs of inter-generational conflict (Sing It To My Face, 2014-), and dishing out free haircuts in exchange for political discussion (Political Cutz, 2014-). In 2016 they received the Wellington Theatre Awards Jury Prize for their outstanding overall contribution to Wellington Theatre. In 2017 they received a Wellington Airport Community Award for Arts and Culture.
Owen McCarthy
Poppy Serano
Waylon Edwards
Christine Urquhart
Isobel MacKinnon
Ingrid Saker
Jo Randerson
Thomas LaHood
Produced by Ingrid Saker
Production Managed and Stage Managed by Bridget Carpenter and Gina Moss
Operated by Owen McCarthy
Barbarian Productions General Manager - Rachael Mansfield
Accessibility
*Access to The Heyday Dome is via stairs, so please contact the BATS Box Office at least 24 hours in advance if you have accessibility requirements so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Read more about accessibility at BATS.
