Romeo and Tusi

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Event Romeo and Tusi
Venue Frank Kitts Park, Wellington Central, New Zealand
First Date 13 March 1999
Last Date 20 March 1999
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Two teenagers growing up in a state housing area fall in love. Romeo is Maori, Tusi Samoan.An hilarious Pacific twist on Shakespeare's theme.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Adaptation
Subjects Family
Love
Shakespeare
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Barbara Carpenter Actor
Erolia Ifopo Actor Mother
Oscar Kightley Actor Minister
Shimpal Lelisi Actor Ruby
Mishelle Muagututi'a Actor Mother
Ave Robertson Actor
Dallas Tamaira Actor Anaru Heke
Joy Vaele Actor Tusi Aiu
Erolia Ifopo Director
Posenai Mavaega Musician
Erolia Ifopo Playwright
Oscar Kightley Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Samoa
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Accompanied by Christchurch's Pacific Underground Music Production. The Wintergardens, Auckland Domain, 1 - 4 March 1999. Free entry.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 190752
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa