Niu Sila

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Event Niu Sila
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 2 April 2004
Last Date 1 May 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description This theatrical two-hander was inspired by Armstrong's upbringing. Two childhood mates, a Samoan and a Palagi, discover cultural difference and commonality in a '60s suburb. Synopsis: Playmarket A rich and satisfying experience with complex currents rippling beneath its warm, delightful, generous flow. It's the sort of play that reminds us why theatre was invented…a character-based comedy of insight that confronts us with our real world but doesn't preach…it deserves to enjoy a long and fruitful life both here and abroad. Review: John Smythe NBR.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects 1960s
Pacific Islands
Race relations
Urban
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Damon Andrews Actor
David Fane Actor
Brian King Designer
Conrad Newport Director
Lisa Maule Lighting Designer
Dave Armstrong Playwright
Oscar Kightley Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Part of Downstage's celebration of its 40th year. Won 2004 Chapman Tripp Award for Outstanding new New Zealand Play of the Year.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188344