People Like Us is a new musical about a cross-dressing male and a transgender woman who meet at gay bar - it features a number of talented performers from Auckland’s queer communities. In this behind the scenes episode of GayTalk Tonight, the cast and crew talk about the show.
A crossdressing male and a transgendered woman prepare, separately, in their closets, for the big Masquerade Ball at Dot’s Bar. There is a spark. ‘Bianca’ hasn’t yet told his family about his other life while Sheena has her own dark secrets.
The journey that ensues is a labyrinth of lives lived less ordinary yet one where the destination is simple, genuine and absolutely ‘normal’ love. People Like Us is about freedom, truth…and a very big transgender wedding.
Comprising 23 new original songs, from ballad to rap, People Like Us has a stellar cast including Cindy of Samoa, Ramon Te Wake and Luke Bird. The cast is led by a formidable directing team of Borni te Rongopai Tukiwaho, musical director Lavina Williams and choreographer Taiaroa Royal.
PEOPLE LIKE US
16 - 21 February
Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
www.peoplelikeus.nz