KING AND COUNTRY, a NZ drama by Dave Armstrong

A drama by Dave Armstrong/NZ/2006

Directed by Laurie Mills

August 1914: Europe is at war and New Zealand steps into the fray alongside the Mother Country. Many young Kiwis are eager to prove themselves in battle and see the world at the same time. Based on personal accounts gathered from letters, poems and newspaper articles from the World War I era, this powerfully evocative play tells the stories of ordinary New Zealanders who enlist and travel overseas, including a war correspondent, a nurse and two members of the Pioneer Battalion. Entrenched in the honour, humour and heartbreak of war, their stories are vividly brought to life with treasured New Zealand war songs, accompanied by a live brass band.

Featuring the Smiths Locksmiths Manukau City Brass.

And starring Michael Rewiri-Thorsen, Jason Te Mete, Arthur Young, Greg Bailey, Kate Evans and Adam Miller.

Season: to May 16, 8pm

Matinee: May 10, 6pm