The Whale Rider

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Event The Whale Rider
Venue Civic Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 21 August 2004
Last Date 12 September 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Based on Witi Ihimaera's novel, which inspired the film. Young Kahu is the inheritor of the gift f guarding her community - the whales.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Wiremu Barber Actor Koia
Ester Davis Actor Bumpy/Ancient Whale Queen
Joylene Davis Actor Kahu - Pai
Paora Davis Actor Paki
Piripi Davis Actor Toko
Karl Drinkwater Actor Rawiri
Vicky Haughton Actor Nanny Flowers
Hinewehi Mohi Actor Rehua
Rāwiri Paratene Actor Koro
Maaka Pepene Actor
Rangimarie Pomare Actor Pai Understudy
Sophia Rapana-Taiapa Actor Tuoto Te Rangi
Pairama Tutara Actor Daniel
Mabel Wharekawa-Burt Actor Aunty
Maaka Pepene Choreographer
Jane Holland Costume Designer
Amanda Chan Dancer
Greydis Montero Liranza Dancer
Isbert Ramos Mediacejas Dancer
Peter Rewi Dancer
Robert Gillies Designer
Toby Gough Director
Bryan Caldwell Lighting Designer
Wayne Laird Musician
Logan Brewer Producer
Hinewehi Mohi Singer
Phil Evans Stage Manager
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information All remaining crew can be found at the Whale Rider website. Rawiri Paratene repeats his role from the 2002 Whale Rider movie.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 193945