Plantation is the sequel to Iaheto Ah Hi’s first play Tautai, which was staged at Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku in 2010.
Plantation is a Polynesian love story that explores the ancient knowledge of growing taro and the trials of growing families. A Samoan story celebrating family, growth and redemption, the play is set in two timeframes: present day urban South Auckland, and Samoa’s rainforest in the 1950’s. In both Samoan and English, Plantation celebrates language, song, chants, dance and rainforest lore.
Connecting the past and the present, Samoa and South Auckland, Plantation is a unique celebration and acknowledgement of the 50th Anniversary of Samoa’s Independence.
From cultural advice to set design, graphics and choreography, Plantation is a truly Polynesian creative collaboration.
STARRING
Aleni Tufuga, Stacey Leilua and Leilani Clarke, written and directed by Iaheto Ah Hi.
DATES
15 – 19 May
TIME
7.30pm – 9.00pm
COST
Waged (Adult) – $20 / Concession (10+) – $18 / Child – $15
TICKETS
Purchase at Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku or purchase online at EventFinder
VENUE
Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Cnr Bader Drive & Orly Avenue
Mangere
ENQUIRIES
For venue information, contact Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku on +64 9 262 5789 or MangereArtsCentre@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Pacific-New Zealand theatre. Kinetic Tautai Trilogy – PLANTATION. Come be a part of the energy that is the Pacific Arts Summit.
Ema, you have done a fantastic job putting together an eclectic showpiece together. Thank you for asking me to be a part of the Summit.