10 Feb 2017

Rapa Nui inspires fringe theatre show in NZ

From , 6:02 am on 10 February 2017

Lisa Allan has a strong feeling she once travelled with ancient Polynesian mariners from Rapa Nui to New Zealand.

The theatre creator is appearing next week (18-21st Feb) in the debut performance of her show, Rapanui - the Song of Stone, at the New Zealand Fringe Festival.

The strory connects New Zealand and Rapa Nui, also known as Easter island and brings to light tales of the original people of Waitaha who made the long trip from eastern Polynesia.  

Lisa Allan told Sally Round it all started when she was inspired to travel to Rapa Nui last year.

Lisa Allan during her five week stay on Rapa Nui

Lisa Allan during her five week stay on Rapa Nui Photo: Lisa Allan