Frangipani Perfume
by Makerita Urale

Frangipani Perfume

Synopsis

Frangipani Perfume' brings fresh insight into the reality of Pacific Island women in New Zealand.

Urale examines the tension between tradition and the reality of living in contemporary Western society.

This is a powerful and accessible play, defined by its dynamic characterisations, and skating along the borders between broad comedy, feminist politics and the gentle lyricism of images and language originating in the natural beauty of the Pacific Islands.

(1 act, 3 female).

'Mapaki' is a critically acclaimed one woman play, first performed by the author, Mapaki is the Niuean word for broken.

This is a powerful work about a Niuean woman (Fisi) who is a victim of domestic violence and fantasy.

Mapaki seeks to explore the emotional fragility and understanding Fisi undertakes to overcome her abusive situation.

(1 act, 1 female).

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 7 total roles, 3 female and 4 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2004
ISBN 10
1877319074
ISBN 13
9781877319075
Binding
Paperback
Edition
UK ed.
Print Length
66 pages
Language
English
Print
Frangipani Perfume is a Australian and New Zealand play written by and published by The Play Press in 2004. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9781877319075 and an ISBN-10 of 1877319074.

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