Teuila Postcards

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Event Teuila Postcards
Venue The Studio (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 29 April 2009
Opening Date 29 April 2009
Last Date 2 May 2009
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Teuila Postcards is a tongue-in-cheek look at the oppression and evolution of an island. It?s a remarkable fusion of traditional Polynesian and contemporary dance theatre. Set in Samoa, Teuila Postcards tells the story of three tourists who travel to a fantasy island expecting an exotic holiday but instead get a lesson in history, culture and movement. Brisbane based dance ensemble Polytoxic Dance Company unveil the cultural reality of Polynesia with an episodic ride of postcard-like vignettes. Mix in bright gorgeous costumes and frame each image with a clever, ever-changing set, and you have
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Dance
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lisa Fa'alafi Creator
Efeso Fa'anana Creator
Leah Shelton Creator
Andrew Meadows Lighting Designer
Lisa Fa'alafi Performer
Efeso Fa'anana Performer
Leah Shelton Performer
Text Nationality Samoa
Production Nationality Samoa
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House What's On Brochure, Apr/May 2009
Event Identifier 135296
Dataset AusStage