Set in a Manawatu market garden in mid-summer 1929, Mei-Lin Hansen's The Mooncake and The Kūmara tells of a chance encounter which leads to a blossoming romance between Yee from Long Gai, China, and Elsie, of Māori heritage. But how can love truly take root when history, duty and family secrets force Yee and Elsie to choose where they stand?

Told with a rich mix of languages - English, Māori and Cantonese - The Mooncake and The Kūmara played to sell-out audiences when it premiered at the Auckland Arts Festival in 2015 and on its subsequent tour around the motu. Seed Theatre Company is proud to present a new production of this homegrown play, directed by Dragon Chen.

CAST:
Yee - Johnny Yan
Elsie - Gianni-Mia Attrill-Dowling
Choi - Josh Chen
Wae - Ellen-Moana Smith
Leilan - Alison Zhang
Finlayson - Nathan Young
Ensemble - Ella Paulsen, Johnson Manukau, James Wu, Alex Farley

PARKING - There are parking lots on Greys Ave and Mercury Lane, both a short walk from the theatre.

LOCKOUT - A lockout period may apply. Please ensure you allow yourself plenty of time to travel to ensure you aren't late to the show.

Please note that this show contains a brief depiction of sexual harassment, and some racist language.

The Mooncake and The Kūmara

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