I went into The Giant Face expecting a funny ensemble play, I came out of it amused but confused just as much.
It was a truly off the wall play. We sat there looking at one another going “what the hell”. The play started in complete darkness and despite my night blindness I could see. I admit I had a bit of uneasiness about how good this play was going to be. But as it progressed I found myself having a wee giggle.
Today I have been trying to explain the plot of the play to some of my friends. They look at me with puzzled faces. I shall never think of Peter Jackson the same way again.
Basically The Giant Face followed Harry McNaughton aka Gerald on Shortland Street and his journey to world-wide stardom in an Avatar-esque movie.
There were a lot of pop culture references to Avatar and Heavenly Creatures that may have gone over some people’s heads but added an element of intellectual frivolity.
I went with plus-two this time which was cool because it meant we had more people to laugh with, awwww.
I really recommend that people get along to it, go in with few expectations and you will be thoroughly amused I think.
I was surprised at how short it was but this shows how engrossed I was in it.
If you like silly voices, flight of the conchord-esque sing songs, and cross dressing then be sure to give it a crack.
The lewd spanking that I refer to in the title was frequent and I loved it! Note: this was in the play, not a side activity for me whilst watching it.
Ps I don’t actually know the moustached woman in the photo.