Pacific Theatre writing in the UK 2012 - 2024
PLAY READINGS
The Collected Works of Sani Muliaumaseali'i
The Mario LaNZa valentines Fantasy
The great American tenor Mario Lanza never toured to Aotearoa NZ, but in this musical fantasy he does.
Flying home to be with his Valentine, a storm forces Lanza’s plane to land in Rotorua, where he meets Māori recording legend Ana Hato. What begins as chance turns into an unforgettable musical collaboration, blending Lanza’s iconic voice with the soul of Aotearoa.
Set in wartime, it weaves in the legacy of the Māori Battalion, whose courage and sacrifice shaped a nation.
And don’t miss the magic of these iconic songs: Lanza’s "Be My Love" and "Vesti La Giubba," alongside the timeless Māori waiata "Pokarekare Ana’’ ‘’Hoea ra’’ Plus, “Po Atarau / Now Is the Hour” — the song that bid farewell to the Māori Battalion, made famous again in the new Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling!
As long as the plane stays grounded — the magic happens.
Grab your tickets NOW before the flight departs!
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Play reading: Performers read a script aloud, usually without sets, props, or costumes, emphasizing vocal delivery over staging.
ABOUT THE WRITER
Layered artist, operatic tenor, and Pacific cultural architect Sani Muliaumasealii turned to writing after personal upheaval. The only Samoan writer creating specifically for the UK stage, he is a singular voice and true game changer. Co-founder of GAFA Arts Collective, he fuses language, ritual, and music, reshaping British theatre through Pacific perspectives.The works gathered here reflect this, alongside politics, history, and creative passions. All are envisioned for full staging in London in 2027, celebrating Sani’s 60th year. A pioneer in his field, he continues to shape and expand the presence of Samoan and Pacific voices on the UK stage. Sani holds the chiefly (Matai) title of Siliga from Vaitele, Samoa.
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