The Factory - Kila Kokonut Krew (New Zealand)

Creative New Zealand's Touring Australia Initiative in partnership with Arts Projects Australia.

The Factory is a Pacific Island musical that tells the story of Samoan immigrants coming to New Zealand in the 1970s in search of opportunity. Vibrant, high-energy but textured and moving, this is a story of and for the Pacific. The book and libretto are conceived by Pacific Islanders and the work breaks new ground in using the popular format of musical theatre to tell a truly Pacific story.

Kila Kokonut Krew was created in 2002 from a desire to fill a void in the Pacific Island Performing Arts Industry. Vela Manusaute and his partner Anapela Polataivao, both Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School graduates, believed there was no other Theatre company that focused on committing solely to the recognition and celebration of Pacific voices. The desire for such a company was the impetus to create Kila Kokonut Krew, in addition to the belief that Pacific Theatre was not embraced to the extent of its European counterparts. Based in South Auckland, the Kila Kokonut Krew’s objective was clear – to create art with a strong political and social focus that the rest of the world could not ignore.

With a ten year history of sell out shows including The Taro King, Playaz Night, SuperFresh, Strictly Brown, outstanding critical reviews and an ever-growing following of loyal supporters, the company has also branched out into music, producing over twelve albums supporting both popular and emerging Pacific Island artists.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Thursday 12 June Saturday 14 June

Location

Adelaide Cabaret Festival

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Wednesday 18 June Saturday 21 June

Location

Parramatta - Riverside Theatres Parramatta

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Monday 23 June Wednesday 25 June

Location

Canberra Theatre Centre

Dates & Times

Wednesday 09 July Saturday 12 July

Location

Wollongong - Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Dates & Times

Tuesday 15 July Wednesday 16 July

Location

The Arts Centre Gold Coast