Romeo and Tusi

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Event Romeo and Tusi
Venue Whitireia Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 17 January 2013
Last Date 19 January 2013
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.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Adaptation
Subjects Family
Love
Shakespeare
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mel Andrew Actor Ling Ping/Cop
Matthew Dussler Actor Ruby
Saufoi Faavale Actor Minister
Sina Leasuasu Actor Mrs Heke
Shaun Martin Actor Anaru Heke, aka Romeo
Seruia Pou Actor Tusi Aiu
Judy Seluia Actor Mrs Ai'u
Sasha Gibb Director
Erolia Ifopo Playwright
Oscar Kightley Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Samoa
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Aotea College, Okowai Road, Porirua. 9 - 13 April; The Little Theatre, Library Bldg, 2 Queens Dr, Lower Hutt 16 - 19 April.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 198209