Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone, who brings his whānau from the East Cape to the South Island in search of a better life.
As they gather for a beachside birthday hāngī with their Pākehā guests, buried secrets and cultural tensions rise to the surface. Far away from home, can they find a place to stand together or will they be set adrift in an ocean of change?
First performed in 1996, Waiora is a landmark piece of Aotearoa theatre exploring the impact of colonisation, the urban drift, and the tension between past and future. Multi-award-winning writer Hone Kouka returns to direct his own powerful reflection on family, culture and belonging.
Accessible shows & ticket details |
Audio Described PerformanceSun 15 March, 2.30pm Touch Tour & 4pm Audio Described Performance |
Relaxed PerformanceTues 17 March, 5.30pm Pre-show demonstration, 7pm Performance |
NZSL PerformanceFri 20 March, 8pm To book tickets to Accessible shows please phone Auckland Theatre Company box office on 09 309 3395 or e-mail boxoffice@atc.co.nz |
*lowest standard public price, with no restrictions |
| Recommended for ages 13+ |
A collaboration between Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Auckland Theatre Company, Tawata Productions and Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.
Credits
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| Waiata Composition |
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| Assistant Director |
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| Set Design |
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| Lighting Design |
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| Costume Design |
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| Sound Design |
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| Producer |
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| Cast: |
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| Steve Campbell |
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| Sue/Wai Te Atatu |
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| Louise Stones |
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| Rongo |
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| Boyboy |
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| Tīpuna |
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| Tīpuna |
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| John/Hone |
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| Tīpuna |
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| Tīpuna |
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| Amiria |
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