Backstage Pass with Auckland Theatre Co

We talk to actor Jarod Rawiri about what it's like to hold a human brain, and how Māori can do so in a way that's culturally and spiritually safe. Jarod plays Dr. Toby Sealey, one of the doctors who oversees the drug trial in The Effect. He has been on the stage and screens for years, with roles in shows like "The Brokenwood Mysteries", “Shortland Street”, "Friends Like Her" and "Duckrockers."  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/4aKHqEf🎭 The Effect by Lucy Prebble📅 On now until 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: Lifeline0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) any timewww.lifeline.org.nz 1737 - Need to Talk?Free call or text 1737 any time1737.org.nz 

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. 🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3Uc972N🎭 The Effect by Lucy Prebble📅 16 Apr - 11 May📍 ASB Waterfront TheatreCheck out the original interview on RNZ: https://bit.ly/4aR6JnE. 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: Lifeline0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) any timewww.lifeline.org.nz 1737 - Need to Talk?Free call or text 1737 any time1737.org.nz 

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: Lifeline0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) any timewww.lifeline.org.nz 1737 - Need to Talk?Free call or text 1737 any time1737.org.nz 

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.🎟️ Tickets from $30! Book now: https://bit.ly/4apWIxy 🎭 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

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.🎟️ Tickets from $30! Book now: https://bit.ly/3Th4OD3 🎭 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

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