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.
Co-produced by Piki Films and Miss Conception Films.
A stage adaptation commissioned by Auckland Theatre Company of the film Red, White and Brass. Film screenplay by Halaifonua Finau and Damon Fepulea’i, and directed by Damon Fepulea’i.
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Audio-Described & Touch Tour | by Audio Described Aotearoa |
Listen in as some of the cast and creatives behind Red, White and Brass chat about the play for Sunday Forum.
Host James Tito is joined by playwright Leki Jackson-Bourke and actors Lauren Jackson and 'Aisea Latu.
Event and Ticketing Details
Duration
2 hours 20 minutes, including interval
Advisory
Contains haze
Ways To Save
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If you’ve never been to the theatre before, we have one night to give it a go risk-free. It’s first in, best seats, with the performance ticketed as General Admission. Tickets on sale at least 3 weeks before the performance.
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$30 Under 30
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If you are 30 years or under, you can get $30 tickets to any show by Auckland Theatre Company in A or B Reserve.
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Māfana Discount
Book six or more tickets and everyone under 30 comes for $30 and adults come for $50. Choose your Adults and Under 30 tickets and select your seats in A or B Reserve.