Two Plays

Dave Armstrong has been writing funny lines for seventeen years, mainly for television. Niu Sila, which he co-wrote with Oscar Kightley, premiered at Downstage in 2004 and has had seasons in almost every professional theatre in New Zealand. The Tutor - Sellers is white trash, a noveau-riche millionaire with the money to transact most deals. Nathan his 15 year old son is in trouble and failing at maths at the prestigious school his father has bought him into. Holten is the Tutor who acts as a catalyst for change. The Tutor explores the themes of parenting and education. A lament for the demise of the community in New Zealand society. Niu Sila - This theatrical two-hander was inspired by Armstrong's upbringing. Two childhood mates, a Samoan and a Palagi, discover cultural difference and commonality in a '60s suburb.