Fresh off the Page
A series of playreadings where the freshest new scripts by Asian playwrights from NZ are developed, directed and performed by Asian talent.
Fresh off the Page plays have gone on to be programmed around the motu. Keep your eyes peeled for the latest callouts in your city!
SAVE THE DATE:
PŌNEKE READING COMING SOON!
Amalia returns home to Wellington to surprise her family. She’s got a secret to confess. One that could make them all very wealthy and get freedoms and access which immigrants work lifetimes to achieve. But prosperity comes at a price. Once revealed, it instead begets deep shame. Can it all be repaired or will this Filipino family drown in the muck just to be able to preserve themselves?
A new play by Matt Loveranes about a Filipino family, a secret fortune, and what we’re willing to sacrifice for a better life.
Sun 20 Sept, 7:00pm
Hannah Playhouse, Te Aro
Tickets on sale soon!
“I’ve said it before and will acknowledge again here - that the initiative and work done by the Proudly Asian Theatre team is superb - supporting and allowing more opportunities in creative development for NZ Asian practitioners.” - New Zealand Film Commission
“The audience were fantastically engaged. Great to see new talent, work with new talent, read new talent, and connect to my community - and see that there is a space for me.” - Actor
“A groundbreaking initiative. Based on humble play readings, the impact it has resonates further than imagined.” - Theatre artist
“Always a good time and a packed crowd - which goes to show that this is something that people want, something that was missing before. Brava!” - Audience member
“Wellington has a growing Asian presence, but it needs a centre point like FOTP has built in Auckland. It’s the perfect entry level, inclusive event that can over time create the exposure we need to come together, connect and level up together.” - Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant
FRESH OFF THE PAGE IS BACK IN 2026!
Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2026 season. We have now made our selections for Ōtautahi, Ōtepoti and Tāmaki Makaurau. FOTP Pōneke Submissions open soon - check back here, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, or sign up to our newsletter for updates!
PŌNEKE SEASON landing soon!
Three new plays, three kickass readings!
Stay tuned for more info.
Thank you to our full houses for our Tāmaki season!
Thank you to Foundation North, Creative New Zealand,
Auckland city council, factory theatre and Auckland live.
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