Te Karakia

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Event Te Karakia
Venue Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton, New Zealand
First Date 25 February 2009
Last Date 28 February 2009
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Te Karakia tells the story of a young man's struggle with the revolutionary zeal of 1980's New Zealand society versus his strict religious upbringing. Excommunicated during his childhood from his family and faith, Matthew Connell has found a home within the New Zealand police force rising to the elite ranks of the Red Squad. However, Matthew's regimented existence is threatened when Ranea, a young Māori woman from his past, re-emerges to challenge his future. With precipitating civil unrest spreading across the country, Matthew is forced to confront reconciliation with his long-absent father, his childhood past and defend his own inter-racial experiences.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Apartheid
Bicultural
Māori
Police
Springboks
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Albert Belz Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 194261