Be Like Billy?
by Rutene Spooner
- 4 October, 7pm | 5 October, 6pm
Aotearoa’s newest Māori cabaret is hui-hopping to a town near you!
Join the award-winning entertainer, Rutene Spooner as he celebrates the show-band legacy, idolises the greatest Māori showman, and tussles with the future of Māori in entertainment.
Featuring the flashest southern showband – The Tekīra Mutton Birds, Be Like Billy? strums up all new and original waiata, garage party classics and old-school hits from the likes of Uncle Howie, The Prince of Jandels and Te legend, Te master, Te chuckling funny-fala.
Be Like Billy? is everything but an impersonation show. Can you Be like Billy without being the butt of the joke?
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Creator – Rutene Spooner
Director – Holly Chappell-Eason
Musical Director – Henare Kaa
Kaiawhina – Juanite Hepi
Set Design – Rosie Gillmore
Lighting Design / Operator – Molloy
Audio Engineer / Company Manager – Matt Eller
Graphic Design – George Wallace
Production Manager – Emily Hakaraia (PANNZ)
Producer – Metro Maori Productions Ltd
Script Advisor – Gregg Cooper
Music – Various composers
Original Compositions – Rutene Spooner
Musical Arrangements – Henare Kaa
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Performer – Rutene Spooner
Musical Director / Drums – Henare Kaa
Guitar – Heather Webb
Base – Clayton Hiku
Keys – Jack Bubb
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Originally commissioned by The Court Theatre, produced by Metro Māori Productions and presented as part of the PANNZ (Performing Arts Network New Zealand) touring programme.
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Recommended for ages 15+. Contains some strong language and adult themes.
