Floating Islanders: Pasifika Theatre in Aotearoa

By Lisa Warrington and David O'Donnell

This book celebrates 30 years of Pasifika theatre in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Pacific Underground, Pacific Theatre, The Laughing Samoans, The Conch, The Naked Samoans, Kila Kokonut Krew - the distinctive style and themes of Pasifika theatre have been developed by many individuals and theatre companies in New Zealand. Authors Lisa Warrington and David O'Donnell have interviewed over 30 theatre practitioners to tell the story of Pasifika theatre in Aotearoa from 1984 to 2015. This lively book showcases playwrights, directors and performers whose heritage lies in Samoa, Niue, Fiji, Tonga, Tokelau and the Cook Islands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1988531071
• ISBN13: 9781988531076
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Otago University Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"