The Dark Waters of Misogyny and the Power of Cross Gendered Performance Patricia Cornelius' play Savages has been making waves in Melbourne's theatre scene since its 2013 premiere at fortyfivedownstairs.
Its latest iteration, featuring a female identifying and nonbinary cast, brings a new level of depth and nuance to this exploration of misogyny and masculinity.
Cross gendered performance is not a new phenomenon; it has been a staple of theatre since the Elizabethan stage, where male actors played female roles.