Romeo and Tusi

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Event Romeo and Tusi
Venue Arts Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 17 January 1997
Last Date 2 February 1997
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
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. Performed with live band.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Adaptation
Subjects Family
Love
Shakespeare
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Erolia Ifopo Actor Mother
Oscar Kightley Actor minister
Shimpal Lelisi Actor Ruby
Mishelle Muagututi'a Actor Mother
Dallas Tamaira Actor Anaru Heke: aka. Romeo
Joy Vaele Actor Tusi aka. Juliet
Tanya Muagututi'a Lyricist Lyricist/Song writer
Posenai Mavaega Musician
Erolia Ifopo Playwright
Oscar Kightley Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Samoa
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information New Zealand Festival of Arts, 2000 Tasi, Pacific Arts and Cultural Festival, Christchurch 2001 Fa Pacific Arts, Christchurch 2004 Pasifika Festival, Auckland - Wintergardens 1 - 4/3/1999 Summer Times, Christchurch 1997.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188270