Poster art by: Carl Chaplin   Photos from the production: image 1  |  image 2  |  image 3 Mamu The Currency of Life (1994) Conceived and Directed by David Diamond and Kevin Finnan Original Score by David Rimmer Mamu was first performed at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre with the following cast: Evan Adams, Cindy Block, Lorena Gale, Archer Pechawis, Joey Lesperence. Stage Manager: Shirley Sutherland Three years in the making, Mamu was a multidisciplinary play on species and habitat protection. "...more imagination and genuine passion than you'll see in a full season at most Canadian theatres.....one of the most moving and powerful pieces of theatre I've ever had the privilege of experiencing. I left the theatre with a sense of wonder and delight and the hope that Headlines will get the chance to keep performing this very special show in theatres throughout Canada."   - Mark Leiren-Young, Theatrum Magazine Mamu was nominated for Vancouver Jessie Richardson Awards in the following categories: Outstanding Production of a Play or Musical Outstanding Set Design of a Play or Musical Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play or Musical Outstanding Sound Design or Original Composition Outstanding Costume Design of a Play or Musical In 1996 Headlines was honoured to receive the Canadian Healthy Environment Award for Mamu. DVD available Next Back to Headlines Past Work