A HEART'S PATH
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Written by: Suli Moa Directed by: Kate-Louise Elliott Produced by: Natalie Moa presented by Tales from the Kava Bowl at Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland From 26 Sep 2012 to 29 Sep 2012 Reviewed by: Nik Smythe; Sharu Delilkan (Theatre Scenes - Auckland Theatre Blog); |
“I am my brother's keeper”
From the writer of “Kingdom of Lote”, New Zealand's first full lengths Tongan play; Suli Moa presents his second play “A Hearts Path”. This contemporary Tongan tale, takes you on a journey through the obstacles of urbanisation and akonaki (life lessons).
This Tongan and English dialogue Theatre Show takes the stage September 26 – 29, featuring an all Tongan cast. It's presented by Tales from the Kava Bowl, Suli Moa's wife Natalie Malietoa-Moa's newly formed Production Company.
A Heart's Path is a tale of reality, where we as people have a choice to value the importance of its akonaki (life lessons). The paths of the three siblings Mafu, Mele and Kepu, each tell a separate tale of which young and old can draw their own conclusions, right or wrong.
With the loss of their Fa'e (Mother) the Hala siblings face the challenge of finding a balance of surviving in the Modern society of Aotearoa, without forgetting their Tongan culture and Traditions.
What makes this tale unique is that the audience is told through a Tongan perspective, which is relatively new (Tongan Theatre).
A Heart's Path is community targeted play where Suli Moa's aim is to create awareness through the form of Theatre, for the Pacific and wider Communities both young and old.
This new piece of gripping contemporary Pacific theatre, presents a heartfelt tale that will leave the audience speechless.
PART OF THE “MATALA” FESTIVAL 2012
Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku,
Corner Orly Avenue & Bader Drive, Mangere
Show Times:
Wednesday 26 September
11:00am matinee / 8:00pm evening show
Thursday 27 September
11:00am matinee / 6:30pm evening show
Friday 28 September
11:00am matinee / 8:00pm evening show
Tickets:
Matinees
$15 Adults and Tertiary Students
$10 School kids / students (18 and under)
Evening Shows
$20 Adults (ages 19+)
$15 Tertiary students
$10 School kids / students (18 and under)
Group 7+ $15pp
Eventfinder
www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/tales-from-the-kava-bowl-presents-heartspath/auckland/mangere
Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Phone: 09 262 5789
Email: managerartscentre@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Cast:
Michael Koloi, Nastassia Wolfgramm, Albert Mateni and Suli Moa
Assistant Director : Matariki Whatarau