Beautiful Man by Erin Shields
Alberta Premiere Co-Produced by Downstage, Handsome Alice Theatre and Verb Theatre
In this biting satire about the portrayal of women in film and television, three friends take us on a whirlwind tour of a world where women rule society as politicians, hunters, queens and policewomen - all while gazing at the semi-nude Beautiful Man. This comedy joyfully exposes the insidious and toxic aspects of popular culture with a sense of playful audacity. You'll never watch your favourite binge-worthy shows the same way again.
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Content Notice: Beautiful Man contains explicit descriptions of sexual assault and violence. Suggested for ages 16+.
“A brilliant, brutal reminder of the realities of being a woman in a society that values beauty and compliance. ”
~ Samantha Edwards, Now Magazine
“Shields successfully immerses us into this world of make-believe. She first deconstructs what we know and then builds on a blank slate with heightened ridiculousness.”
~ Prachi Kamble, The Vancouver Arts Review