RNZ's Jim Mora talks to the writer of The Effect, Lucy Prebble, about love, ethics, and the power of pills. 

Lucy Prebble is the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning writer behind HBO's addictive drama Succession, and she spoke to Jim Mora of RNZ about drugs, mental health, and writing The Effect.

Does love sit in the head or the heart? That’s the question posed by the award-winning play, The Effect. Originally staged in London in 2012, it’s been nominated for a 2024 Olivier Award for Best Revival after a return season at the National Theatre and has just premiered off-Broadway in New York.

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🎭 The Effect by Lucy Prebble

📅 16 Apr - 11 May

📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

Check out the original interview on RNZ: https://bit.ly/4aR6JnE.

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We talk to screen legend, Sara Wiseman about her return to our stage after two decades overseas and on screen. 

Listen in as we discuss her career, the play, and how she hopes her character in The Effect will spark some important conversations about mental health and wellness.

Sara is a multiple award-winning actress, known for her work on screen and in theatre, appearing in shows like Rake, Between Two Worlds, Under The Vines and A Place To Call Home which screened in 120 countries. Sara has recently wrapped filming for Disney's Kingdom of the Plant of the Apes. She’s been working internationally for quite some time now, and it is a pleasure to have her back in the country to work on The Effect.

Does love sit in the head or the heart? That’s the question posed by the award-winning play, The Effect. Originally staged in London in 2012, it’s been nominated for a 2024 Olivier Award for Best Revival after a return season at the National Theatre and has just premiered off-Broadway in New York.

🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3JcQkhv

🎭 The Effect by Lucy Prebble

📅 16 Apr - 11 May

📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

If you or someone you know needs information or support, the following organisations may be helpful, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

Lifeline

0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) any time

www.lifeline.org.nz

1737 - Need to Talk?

Free call or text 1737 any time

1737.org.nz 

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Olivia Taouma talks to Fasitua Amosa and his father, Reverend Asora Amosa for Sunday Forum.

Olivia is Pule Le Va at Auckland Museum, and the Founder of Lima Productions, a small non-profit organisation which supports, advocates, and develops emerging contemporary Pacific performing arts.

Fasitua Amosa played the Duke of Albany in Auckland Theatre Company's King Lear (2023), and he's joined by his father, Reverend Asora Amosa, who is a Presbyterian minister.

Sunday forum is a live event that happens for each Auckland Theatre Company production after the show on a Sunday afternoon. It's free for anyone to attend and serves to provide added depth and conversation around the play. This episode is a live recording of the Sunday Forum event for O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward.

What's more important to our future; tradition or progress? What will tomorrow’s Sāmoa look like? O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward is on now until Saturday March 23 and is a collaboration between Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Arts Festival and I Ken So Productions.

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🎭 O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward by Natano Keni and Sarita So

📅 5 - 23 March

📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

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Actor Semu Filipo joins us on Backstage Pass to talk about his love-hate relationship with his character and how he keeps himself safe while embodying Pili wholeheartedly.

We dive into tough subjects, like fa'a Sāmoa and balancing modernity and tradition, and Semu talks about what it means to be a Sāmoan living in New Zealand.

Last year, Semu acted in Auckland Theatre Company’s Things That Matter. But he’s been popping up in all sorts of things lately, including a feature film directed by Taika Waititi, Next Goal Wins. 

What's more important to our future; tradition or progress? What will tomorrow’s Sāmoa look like? O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward takes to the ASB Waterfront Theatre stage on March 5, and is a collaboration between Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Arts Festival and I Ken So Productions.

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🎭 O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward by Natano Keni and Sarita So

📅 5 - 23 March

📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

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Co-writer Sarita So dives deep into some of the themes in O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward.

We also talk through Sarita's writing process, and what it looks like to co-write a Sāmoan epic.

Sarita is a multi-award-winning writer, actor, and producer, and she is the co-founder of I Ken So Productions, which was founded in 2017.

What's more important to our future; tradition or progress? What will tomorrow’s Sāmoa look like? O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward takes to the ASB Waterfront Theatre stage on March 5, and is a collaboration between Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Arts Festival and I Ken So Productions.

🎟️ Tickets from $30! Book now: https://bit.ly/3T8Tglc

🎭 O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward by Natano Keni and Sarita So

📅 5 - 23 March

📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

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Actor and musician James Tito talks to Hyperspace choreographer Jack Gray for Sunday Forum.

Jack Gray is a world-renowned Māori contemporary dance artist, choreographer, teacher, facilitator and writer. Though his independent arts practice spans two decades, Jack is a former National Aerobics Champion, who represented New Zealand internationally.

Sunday forum is a live event that happens for each Auckland Theatre Company production after the show on a Sunday afternoon. It's free for anyone to attend and serves to provide added depth and conversation around the play. This episode is a live recording of the Sunday Forum event for Hyperspace.

Hyperspace by Albert Belz is now on at the ASB Waterfront Theatre until 24 February. It’s the play that’s so kitsch it’s cool, set in 1990’s Aotearoa. It features lots of throwback jams and funky dance moves and is a collaboration between Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre. 

🎟️ Tīkiti | Book now: https://bit.ly/48OCqO6

🎭 Hyperspace by Albert Belz

📅 Āhea | 7 - 24 Feb 2024

📍Kei hea | ASB Waterfront Theatre

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Director Tainui Tukiwaho discusses coming into Hyperspace five years after its prequel, Astroman. He talks about how he creates a safe environment for his cast, working with mates, and he reminisces on his '90s memories.

Tainui is a director, producer, actor, and writer, the co-founder of Te Pou Theatre, which he opened in 2015 as a Māori performing arts venue, and is the winner of the 2023 Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. 

Hyperspace by Albert Belz kicks off at the ASB Waterfront Theatre on February 7. It’s the play that’s so kitsch it’s cool, set in 1990’s Aotearoa. It features lots of throwback jams and funky dance moves and is a collaboration between Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre. 

🎟️ Tīkiti | Book now: https://bit.ly/48OCqO6

🎭 Hyperspace by Albert Belz

📅 Āhea | 7 - 24 Feb 2024

📍Kei hea | ASB Waterfront Theatre

Check out playwright Albert Belz's Hyperspace playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7r24JkDukC1CocUdwPggSm?si=9f2a2d9b5fee498d

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Actor Kruze Tangira, who plays Tāwhai Pātāi in Hyperspace, gets vulnerable about connecting with his character on a deeper level. He shares his five-year audition process for the role, his personal connection with Tāwhai, and he opens up about the challenges he's faced during the rehearsal process.

Kruze is a man of many talents. Alongside acting, he's a TV presenter and reporter for Te Karere and he plays for the New Zealand’s men's netball team.

Hyperspace by Albert Belz kicks off at the ASB Waterfront Theatre on February 7. It’s the play that’s so kitsch it’s cool, set in 1990’s Aotearoa. It features lots of throwback jams and funky dance moves and is a collaboration between Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre. 

🎟️ Tīkiti | Book now: https://bit.ly/48OCqO6

🎭 Hyperspace by Albert Belz

📅 Āhea | 7 - 24 Feb 2024

📍Kei hea | ASB Waterfront Theatre

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