Pakaru

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Event Pakaru
Venue BATS Theatre: The Random Stage, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Kia Mau Festival of Maori and Pasifika Theatre and Dance
First Date 4 June 2019
Last Date 8 June 2019
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Explores a young family, helmed by solo mother jess, trying to survive on the breadline in present day Aotearoa. Burdened by bills, social welfare and a small pay packet, she faces huge expectations and two teenage twins eager to explore the world without her. Whole battling to provide a life for her family with dignity, she decides it is time to think ab out herself for a change, and meets Tahi online. Their first date begins a whirlwind of laughter, tears and surprises…
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Joe Dekkers-Reihana Actor
Ni Dekkers-Reihana Actor
Rob Lloyd Actor
Claire Waldron Actor
Mitch Tawhi Thomas Director
Mitch Tawhi Thomas Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information This was an Adam New Zealand Play Award 2019 winning script.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 205712