A Boy Called Piano

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Event A Boy Called Piano
Venue Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Arts Festival Dunedin
First Date 13 October 2022
Last Date 13 October 2022
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Auckland, 1963. Three 11 year old boys meet in a cell in the Family Court. Two Maori and one Samoan: Wheels, Kiwi and a boy called Piano. Made wards of state, they are taken to Owairaka Boys' Home. There begins a story of darkness, abuse and pain, but also resilience as the boys seek to survive through the power of friendship, culture, music and the human spirit.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Drama
Music
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Fa'amoana John Luafutu Actor
Matthias Luafutu Actor
Ole Maiava Actor
Aaron McGregor Actor
Rob Ringiao Lloyd Actor
Nina Nawalowalo Director
Fa'amoana John Luafutu Writer
Tom McCrory Writer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Oamaru Opera House, 15 October.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 205732