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, Lanza’s plane is forced to divert to Aotearoa due to engine trouble and inclement weather. Landing in Rotorua a despondent Mario meets Aotearoa’s first recording star, local legend Ana Hato. Together they embark on unique and magical musical collaboration – as long as the plane remains grounded.
Featuring songs made famous by Lanza
Because you’re mine, Granada, Vesti La Giubba and
Ana Hato Pokarekare Ana, Hoera, Waiata Poi all sung LIVE.
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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