Traveling from her home in southern Africa for what she hoped would be a better life, Saartjie Baartman became an unfortunate star on the 19th Century London freak show circuit. This Obie Award-winning play gives vibrant life to the story of Baartman's journey to London, her rise to fame as the "Hottentot Venus," and her eventual relationship with a French scientist. Inspired by the true story of Baartman, Venus is a tragic-carnival, an intense and devastating journey honoring the life of Baartman and examining the way we live and love today.
1996 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
2017 | Off-Broadway |
Signature Theatre Revival Off-Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design for a Play | Emilio Sosa |
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