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An all-female production of Romeo and Juliet left parents outraged after the two leads shared a 'passionate' kiss in front of shocked students.
The performance by Dire Theatre Company to Campbelltown Performing Arts High last week featured a woman playing Romeo in an 'all-female, modern interpretation' of 'SHEkespeare'.
Students in years 8 to 10 were reportedly shocked by the play, before parents complained to MP Mark Latham, who raised the issue in NSW Parliament.
'There's passionate kissing scene going on stage,' Mr Latham said. 'Some of the boys yelled out, others were distressed, some of the girls were upset.
'The parents are very upset with the note that went out where there was no mention of this. The kids came home saying there were two women kissing.'
An all-female production of Romeo and Juliet left parents outraged after the two leads shared a 'passionate' kiss in front of shocked students
The performance by Dire Theatre Company to Campbelltown Performing Arts High last week featured a woman playing Romeo in an 'all-female, modern interpretation' of 'SHEkespeare'
Mr Latham then claimed there were religious families of various beliefs who
