PINAY
by Marianne Infante
1991, Philippines. Mount Pinatubo has erupted. The ash settles in Christchurch, where the ground is also shifting, uncertain and evolving…
Photography: John Rata
Poster Design: Marc Conaco Illustration
The first play developed through Fresh off the Page monthly play-readings, PAT presents the groundbreaking Filipino-led production of PINAY - an explosive, moving and joyus romp shaking the foundations of Filipino and Kiwi culture.
A heart-filled story bursting with Filipino flair, PINAY collides race, relationships and religion as an immigrant family and their assimilated daughter Alex test the lengths we go to change for the ones we love.
Writer: Marianne infante
Director: James Roque
Producer: Nahyeon Lee
Assistant Producer: Alyssa Medel
Filipino led cast STARRING:
Marianne Infante
Donna Dacuno
Marwin Silerio
Richard Perillo
with Matiu Hamuera
& Lucas Haugh
Photography: John Rata
Reviews
“Sitting in the Basement Theatre I felt a part of something bigger than just this play, or this story, because in that moment we all took part in a new chapter of our theatre history.”
“It expertly manoeuvres between comedy and moments of deep emotion, keeping the audience vacillating between laughter and tears. Intelligently staged and brilliantly acted, PINAY is a story brimming with love, and a vitally important and historic piece of New Zealand theatre.”
“The strength of the show is not just in it’s excellent cast, the strong production value or the evocative writing but also in the cumulative effect of the rich and nuanced specificity of Filipino culture”
“PINAY is not just a play — it is the beginning of a conversation about culture, identity, and what it means to be Filipino.”