This version of Grace Bentley's play was presented at Basement Theatre between 9 - 20 April, 2019
Photo by Diana Simumpand @diana.sim
ABOUT THE PLAY
Grace Bentley debuts in Auckland with her juicy new solo show Woman of Citrus. The story of a young woman who returns to her rural hometown of Kerikeri caught up in a deep existential crisis looking for answers. In the complex world of this seemingly quiet town, we meet the five Women of Citrus who, through striking flow-filled movement, quirky poetry and morphing crack-up characters, show her, and us, a new perspective on life, identity and self-empowerment.
First performed in Wanaka as part of the sell-out season of Tall Tales in August 2018, Woman of Citrus is a coming-of-age story like you've never experienced before. Laugh and cry with the Women of Citrus as they sweep you into the complex world of Kerikeri orchards and see the world through Grace's unique perspective as a Ghanaian-Pakeha. An uplifting and invigorating tale that weaves together rural life, prejudice, womanhood, the complexities of mixed-race identity, and the connections one can form between cultures and people through laughter.
"Woman of Citrus intends to bring forward a conversation about finding your identity. I hope this show can stimulate cultural exchange and help people develop shared understandings with each other and what it means to call Aotearoa home." - Grace Bentley (writer, performer)
Directed by award-winning playwright Jo Randerson (Banging Cymbal, Clanging Gong) with dramaturgy by Dione Joseph (America Rex), added creative assistance by Ana Schotney (Contours of Heaven, The Breaker Uppers), set design by Jessica O'Reilly and Max Irving-Lamb and lighting design by Anna Bennington.
REVIEWS
Tearaway
The Pantograph Punch
Show Program
TRAILER
GALLERY
Grace Bentley performs 'Woman of Citrus' in Basement Theatre's Studio, photo by Ankita Singh 2019
Grace Bentley performs 'Woman of Citrus' in Basement Theatre's Studio, photo by Ankita Singh 2019
Grace Bentley performs 'Woman of Citrus' in Basement Theatre's Studio, photo by Ankita Singh 2019
Grace Bentley performs 'Woman of Citrus' in Basement Theatre's Studio, photo by Ankita Singh 2019
Grace Bentley performs 'Woman of Citrus' in Basement Theatre's Studio, photo by Ankita Singh 2019
Grace Bentley performs 'Woman of Citrus' in Basement Theatre's Studio, photo by Ankita Singh 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
Grace Bentley photoshoot for 'Woman of Citrus', photo by Diana Simumpande 2019
If you would like to know more about the play or if you would like to view a recording of this version of the play for educational purposes please contact Ankita
