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Māori cirque theatre production, Te Tangi a Te Tūī , is set to take the stage at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, as part of a North Island tour. Presented by Te Pou Theatre, The Dust Palace , and Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ), this performance is an exploration of love, loss and hope, blending te reo Māori with circus theatre, RotoruaNZ said. Performances will be held in Tauranga on August 6 to 7 and in Rotorua on August 10 to 11.
Written by Tainui Tukiwaho (Te Arawa, Tuhoe and Tūwharetoa) and Amber Curreen (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi), “Te Tangi a Te Tūī” is a deeply evocative narrative that weaves together Māori cultural storytelling with the physicality and artistry of circus performance. This work delves into the relationship between Māori and the natural world, set against the backdrop of colonial impact and cultural adaptation, the RotoruaNZ statement said..
