Mitch Tawhi Thomas Photo: supplied
This weekend sees the awarding of the prestigious Adam New Zealand Play Awards. Lynn Freeman announces the results, and talks to the winner live in the Wellington. (The results are embargoed until Sunday)
Last night Wellington playwright Mitch Tawhi Thomas has made history as the first writer to take out the Adam New Zealand Play Award twice.
His second win is for his play Pakaru. Seven years ago his script Hui secured him the big prize.
Mitch also won Best Play by a Maori Playwright and Lynn Freeman talks to him about his stellar career.
Runner up for the New Zealand Play Award was Nancy Brunning for her family saga Taniwha Woman, while Benny Marama won best play by a Pasifika Playwright for thursdays.child.
