Review
Review
Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui
Playwright Jason De Santis brings a Tiwi twist to fairytale favourite Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in a modern Aboriginal adventure story packed with spirit and humour.
Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui is a joyful romp through a familiar tale of myth and magic, featuring the language and rhyme of the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin. Narrated by Japarra the Moon Man, join Wulamanayuwi, daughter of a Tiwi warrior, on her journey to rescue her seven little brothers transformed by Jirrakilala, her evil stepmother into mischievous spirits, the seven Pamanui. Puppets, song and dance combine to delight audiences of all ages.
Writer Jason De Santis
Director Eamon Flack
Designer Bryan Woltjen
Lighting Designer Richard Vabre
Composer Jeffrey “Yellow” Simon
Scenic Painting (Set) Raelene Kerinauia
Puppetry Director & AV Imagery Sam Routledge
Scenic Painting (Puppets) Pedro Wonaeamirri, John Peter Pilakui and Linus Warlapinni
Performers Dalara Williams, Kamahi King, Natasha Wanganeen, Jason De Santis, Jaxon De Santis