Oscar Kightley has been a journalist, an author, and an actor - but he's also an acclaimed playwright. 

He's the writer behind Dawn Raids, a play he wrote in the late 1990s exploring the horror of the raids targeting Pasifika overstayers in the 1970s.

But 27 years later, the show has never been staged in the capital. That finally changes this week when Dawn Raids will be staged for two nights at the Wellington Opera House by the Pasifika theatre collective Pacifc Underground. 

Kightley joined Nick Mills to discuss the show, his memories of the 1970s, and the incredible story behind how he arranged for King Charles to appear on one of his best-known projects Bro'Town.

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Oscar Kightley has been a journalist, an author, and an actor - but he's also an acclaimed playwright.&nbsp;
He's the writer behind Dawn Raids, a play he wrote in the late 1990s exploring the horror of the raids targeting Pasifika overstayers in the 1970s.
But 27 years later, the show has never been staged in the capital. That finally changes this week when Dawn Raids will be staged for two nights at the Wellington Opera House by the Pasifika theatre collective Pacifc Underground.&nbsp;
Kightley joined Nick Mills to discuss the show, his memories of the 1970s, and the incredible story behind how he arranged for King Charles to appear on one of his best-known projects Bro'Town.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Oscar Kightley: Author, actor and playwright on Dawn Raids showing in Wellington and how he got King Charles on Bro'Town

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