Romeo and Tusi

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Event Romeo and Tusi
Venue Tour (Schools), New Zealand
First Date 25 July 1996
Last Date 26 July 1996
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. Performed with live band.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects Shakespeare
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Dallas Tamaira Actor Anaru Heke
Sara-lia Tamati Actor
Joy Vaele Actor Tusi
Erolia Ifopo Director
Anton Carter Musician Manager/Music
Erolia Ifopo Playwright
Oscar Kightley Playwright
Anton Carter Production Manager Manager/Music
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Samoa
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Schools. Christchurch and seven North Island centres, July - October 1996.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188334