Origins - Festival of First Nations
Strange Resting Places - (4-9 May - Soho Theatre 7.30pm, matinee 9th May 3.00pm)
Created and performed by Rob Mokaranka and Paolo Rotondo, featuring Maaka Pohatu, directed by Leo Gene Peter, presented by Taki Rua.
(www.takirua.co.nz).
Bravery and fame have many resting place...Set against the backdrop of World War II,Strange Resting Places
tells the stories of the Maori Battalion in Italy. While far from home, these soldiers discovered unique cultural
connections with the Italians, particularly in kai (food), waiata (song) and whanau (family).
Not to mention cunning, thievery, vino and women.
Performed in English, Te Reo Maori and Italian, Strange Resting Places weaves fiction with history through story, song
and numerous hilarious and moving characters. The show is suitable for all ages, 10 – 80.
"...a spellbinding little gem of a show that will have you laughing a lot and crying just a little."
- New Zealand Herald
"Taki Rua continues to lead the way with home-grown fare that entertains by probing deep into our collective soul and psyche"
- National Business Review, New Zealand
Venue 2: Soho Theatre, 21, Dean Street, London W1D 3NE. £15 (£12) – Monday £10. 0207 478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
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