A Frigate Bird Sings

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Event A Frigate Bird Sings
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 1996
First Date 1 March 1996
Opening Date 1 March 1996
Last Date 3 March 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A Frigate Bird Sings explores the life of Vili, as a fa'afafine (Samoan third gender) and an immigrant, in search of self-identity and integrity. Through Wili we see the conflict of Western and Pacific Island values and attitudes portrayed in all its comic and tragic consequences. Vili's story is about humanity, those living on the edge, unheard and often left behind. Specially commissioned for the Festival, this new play is created by the team responsible for the highly successful Fresh Off The Boat, writer Oscar Kightley, director Nathaniel Lees, whose credits include Think of a Garden and Marlin Bay, and actor/writer David Fane, of Skitz.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragi-comedy
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Nathaniel Lees Director
Dave Fane Playwright
Oscar Kightley Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 1996 programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 156483