My name is Gary Cooper

I've be come a fan of Niufm and listening to Sela and Te'eva on Jandal Jam Breakfast..

Victor Rodger was on air and talking about his play called 'My name is Gary Cooper'.
I'm really thankful for people like Victor and other Pacific Islanders who are sharing their talents and making a name for themselves and really pushing the voices and stories of Pacific Islanders here in Niu Sela.

My name is Gary Cooper:

Starring Robbie Magasiva, 'My Name is Gary Cooper' jumps time zones and cultural divides to challenge the gaudy Technicolor images of island life and Hollywood dreams. Erotic, funny and full of machete-sharp dialogue, one of New Zealand's most daring contemporary playwrights offers a new insight into the steamy side of Paradise. “Victor Roger is on the cutting edge of New Zealand playwriting”, says Director Roy Ward. “My Name is Gary Cooper is a unique and shockingly funny tale of sexual revenge that showcases some of New Zealand’s best Pacific Island and Palagi talents – this show is not to be missed.” An exceptional cast will join Magasiva on stage for this production. From celebrated performers; Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Roy Snow, Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick; to up and coming talents Nora Aati, Liesha Ward Knox and Damien Harrison.Christchurch-born Victor Rodger is a playwright of Samoan and Scottish descent. His first play Sons won Chapman Tripp Awards for Best New Play and Best New Writer in 1998.

My Name Is Gary Cooper will go on-stage at The Maidment Theatre from September 20 – October 13. Call 09 308 2383 (press 1) or http://www.atc.co.nz/ to book your tickets today.