Dive into the vibrant world of Pasifika theatre with this engaging book, a must-have for theatre enthusiasts and those intrigued by Aotearoa's cultural landscape. Authored by Lisa Warrington and David O'Donnell, this comprehensive volume celebrates over 30 years of influential Pasifika theatre in New Zealand, showcasing the unique contributions of groundbreaking theatre companies like Pacific Underground and The Naked Samoans. Measuring 155 x 235 mm and featuring 284 pages of captivating insights, this paperback edition explores the distinct styles and themes crafted by artists from Samoa, Niue, Fiji, Tonga, Tokelau, and the Cook Islands.

Through over 30 interviews with key theatre practitioners, this book brings to life the narratives and experiences of playwrights, directors, and performers, revealing how their multicultural backgrounds have shaped a transformative theatrical landscape. The authors illuminate the often-overlooked advantages of living in 'in-between-ness', showcasing how these experiences have fostered innovative and subversive performances within Pasifika theatre. With rich extracts from interviews, this book not only charts the history of Pasifika theatre from 1984 to 2015 but also highlights its significant role in the broader spectrum of performing arts in New Zealand and abroad.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 155 x 235 mm
Pages: 284
Bind: paperback
Author: Lisa Warrington Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 01-11-2017

'We float – we’re not based in one place – we’re floating Islanders. I always come back to theatre, theatre is my first home.’ – Makerita Urale This book celebrates 30 years of Pasifika theatre in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Pacific Underground, Pacific Theatre, The Laughing Samoans, The Conch, The Naked Samoans, Kila Kokonut Krew – the distinctive style and themes of Pasifika theatre have been developed by many individuals and theatre companies in New Zealand. Authors Lisa Warrington and David O’Donnell have interviewed over 30 theatre practitioners to tell the story of Pasifika theatre in Aotearoa from 1984 to 2015. This lively book showcases playwrights, directors and performers whose heritage lies in Samoa, Niue, Fiji, Tonga, Tokelau and the Cook Islands. Extracts from the interviews are threaded throughout the book, providing often entertaining insights into their history and creative practice. While the immigrant experience of living in two worlds is often seen as troubled, the authors suggest that this ‘in-between-ness’ has been turned to advantage in Pasifika theatre to create a unique and often subversive performance phenomenon. Not only is Pasifika theatre a success story within the performing arts in New Zealand, it is also an intriguing case study of migrant theatre that has international resonance.

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