Sons

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Event Sons
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Te Roopu Whakaari season
First Date 10 October 1998
Last Date 31 October 1998
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A young half Samoan man goes to see his dying father after ten years of no contact. During his visit he sees a photograph of his half brother and sister whom he always knew existed but has never met. His assumption that his father will tell his siblings about him is painfully wrong.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Family
Identity
Patriarchy
Samoa
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Tania Anderson Actor Sandra
David Fane Actor Manu'a Ualesi
Kate Harcourt Actor Nan
Robbie Magasiva Actor Lua
Victor Rodger Actor Noah
Christian Penny Director
Paul O'Brien Lighting Designer
Victor Rodger Playwright
Sean Coyle Set Designer
Mabel Faletolu Singer
Celia Nicholson Sound Artist
Sally Stockwell Sound Artist
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Samoa
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information 1998 Chapman Tripp Award Nominations: Most Promising Male Newcomer - Robbie Magasiva (winner); Outstanding New Writer - Victor Rodger (winner); Outstanding new NZ Play (winner); Best Actor - David Fane (winner).
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 188327
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa