Theatre

Alatini

A South-Auckland Pacific Musical Theatre for the entire family! 

2 hours (No interval)
Thu 13 - Sat 15 October 2022
Thu 13 Oct, 1pm - 3pm
Thu 13 Oct, 7pm - 9pm
Fri 14 Oct, 1pm - 3pm
Fri 14 Oct, 7pm - 9pm
Sat 15 Oct, 1pm - 3pm
Sat 15 Oct, 7pm - 9pm

Pacific musical theatre with a twist! Discover a whole new world as the mega-hitmakers behind Sinarella and The Wizard of Ōtāhuhu reimagine Aladdin with signature South Auckland flavour. Gather the aiga/family for Alatini, the story of a brave, charming, resilient, young man who dreams of rescuing his family from poverty. After a fortuitous meeting with the beautiful Princess Kalani, everything seems to be going perfectly until a conniving Sosora hatches an evil plan. Will Alatini defeat his nemesis and save the day? Or will his desires get the best of him? This magical musical mash-up will make you laugh, warm your hearts, and set your souls on fire!

Audience warnings: contains strobe light & use of haze

Presented by Sau E Siva Creatives

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