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Red, White and Brass Adapted from the hit film by Leki Jackson-Bourke.
It's 2011 in Wellington and the seventh Rugby World Cup is just around the corner. Reprising his film role, John-Paul Foliaki stars as Maka, a Tongan superfan, who will do whatever it takes to score tickets for the most important game of their lives – the Tonga versus France Rugby World Cup game.
When Maka and his cousin Veni fail in getting tickets, they decide to form a traditional Tongan marching band for the pre-match entertainment, just so they can go to the game. The only problem is, the band doesn't exist and Maka has four weeks to put one together. With the help of his fāmili, his mates and local church members, Maka rallies together a band of misfits who know nothing about marching, nor do they have any instruments. What starts out as just a cynical scam to see a rugby game becomes a journey of self-discovery in which Maka and Veni will learn the importance of their Tongan culture, their community, and what really matters in life.
Inspired by an amazing straight-up true story and with bucketloads of Tongan māfana (warmth), Red, White and Brass is a story of friendship, family and fearlessly standing up for what you believe in.
This is a stage adaptation commissioned by Auckland Theatre Company of the film Red, White and Brass.
When: Sunday, 30 June, 2:30pm, touch tour, 4:00pm, audio described performance.
Where: ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD.
Run time: 2 hours, including interval.
Tickets: access tickets are $20, plus a companion seat for $20.
To book tickets: email [email protected] phone or use NZ Relay Services to call ATC Box Office 0800 282 849.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ASB Waterfront Theatre, 136 Madden St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand,Auckland, New Zealand
