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THE WINTER’S TALE

WRITTEN BY william shakespeare
JULY 17 – 26, 2026

King Leontes is convinced his wife, Hermione, is having an affair with his good friend and neighboring king, Polixenes. Jealousy drives Leontes to the unthinkable, resulting in the loss of those close to him. However, all is not lost: Years later, a young shepherdess and prince fall in love, setting off a series of events that lead to love and forgiveness.

Kumu Kahua Theatre is proud to present THE WINTER’S TALE as part of our ongoing Dark Night series. Directed by Brando Cutts, this classic play is reimagined to heighten the magic, launching the production into a high-fantasy setting à la Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones.

THE QUEEN’S WILL

WRITTEN BY sean t.c. o’malley
AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

In the tumultuous early days of the Territory of Hawai‘i, Princess Theresa Owana Kaʻōhelelani Laʻanui Wilcox Belliveau fights for her freedom and her identity as she is accused of conspiracy to commit forgery of the last will and testament of Queen Liliʻuokalani. The Princess and her legal team struggle to expose the lies, contradictions, secrets, and bribes in the testimony of increasingly eccentric witnesses. Finally she must decide who she is and what she must do in the aftermath of this highly sensational 1918 trial. The Queen's Will is based on historical events which are little-known in the present day.

KUPUA

WRITTEN BY Hailiʻopua Baker
October 29 – November 29, 2026

Kupua presents two traditional stories: “Ka ʻEnuhe” and “Ka Puhi a me Ka Loli,” that explore the perilous allure of hidden appetites that masquerade as love or comfort while quietly consuming the life of the ʻohana. In each story, kupua embody forces that drain sustenance and vitality under cover of night, and it is only through vigilance and decisive action that balance is restored. Together, the plays suggest that survival depends on seeing clearly, confronting deception, and protecting the bonds of family and community from what would quietly devour them.