“Brave, Generous and Unconditional” – Theatreview
When John the Apostle said “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32), he was closing the deal on converting a group of Jews to Christianity. It was his ‘truth' versus their ‘truth'.…
Director Nina Nawalowalo shares the process and evolution of The White Guitar
Sharing Pasifika stories from the community back to the community drives the creatives of The Conch theatre. The White Guitar is no different and in conversation with Dione Joseph director Nina Nawalowalo shares the process and evolution of this personal…
“A Theatre Experience Not to be Missed” – The Dominion Post
Like many families arriving in New Zealand for a better life, the one in The White Guitar is no different to any other. They dreamed of a new beginning when leaving Samoa, but as so often happened, those dreams turned into a…
“There was a standing ovation. Instantly. The full house on its feet, the performers instantly wiping at tears.” – Off The Tracks
This is the story of the Luafutu family – acted out for the stage by the Luafutu family, that’s father John and sons Matthias and Malo. Matthias has an acting background. Malo has a performing background – you know him…
Stages of Change Interview with Nina Nawalowalo and Tom McCrory
The Conch theatre company is embarking on a groundbreaking new project in the Solomon Islands, using theatre to address the problem of violence against women and in doing so empowering a new generation of leaders and storytellers. Renee Liang speaks…
The Magical Experience of Discovery and Recovery – Theatreview
Masi is another 'must see' festival show. Like the quest it embodies it is simultaneously mysterious and exotic yet strangely familiar. As creator/director and the pivotal performer, Nina Nawalowalo draws on the history, mythology and craft of masi (Fijian tapa…
A Sensuous Massage of Senses and Imagination – Theatreview
Memories of Fijian women in lagoon water, wading, washing, fishing and singing, is the inspiration for this mesmerising 80 miniutes of visual theatre. Stories told by Pacific Island women and the mythology that infuses their world are also reflected in Vula…