Poi E - the Musical

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Event Poi E - the Musical
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 1994
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Presented by performers from Patea. Opening at Mt Egmont, 1982, the story of childhood sweethearts Jay and Gabrielle is enacted, starting with their loss of jobs when the Patea freezing works are closed. Gabrielle goes to King's Cross Sydney and becomes a prostitute and drug addict, and Jay becomes addicted to drugs and violence. A tragic tale based on the life of Dalvanius Prime's niece.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Rudi Milesi Director
Dalvanius Musician
Chicky Hopkins Performer
Jay Rei Performer
Ngoi Pewhairangi Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186748