Sons

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Event Sons
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 4 November 1995
Last Date 25 November 1995
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
Iaheto Ah Hi Actor Sione Ualesi
David Fane Actor Manu'a Ualesi
Oscar Kightley Actor Tama Macfarlane
Mishelle Muagututi'a Actor
David Fane Director
Sheena Baines Lighting Designer
Victor Rodger Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information The play was first presented as a rehearsed reading at the Oceania Playwrights Workshop held in Auckland, Nov 20 - Dec 4 1994. The Director was Nathaniel Lees, and Script Advisor was Alison Quigan. NZ Premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 185596