turnbullephemera: New Zealand opera singer Inia Te Wiata achieved success in Britain and even took p
turnbullephemera: New Zealand opera singer Inia Te Wiata achieved success in Britain and even took part in films, such as “The seekers” in 1954. In addition he was a carver, who made the pouihi for New Zealand House in London. This poster shows an illustration of him as he appeared in a play during a visit to New Zealand late in his life. Downstage Theatre: Inia Te Wiata in Bruce Mason’s “Awatea”, presented by Downstage. Wellington Town Hall, September 4th to 7th. Producer Dick Johnstone; design Peter McIntyre. Inia Te Wiata flown to N.Z. by B.O.A.C. [1968] Eph-F-DOWNSTAGE-1968-01 -- source link