Join us for an afternoon of poetry, reading, scribing and drawing. Watch the talented Beach Tagger at work, carving poetry into letters scaled super large and visible.
Going West wouldn’t be going anywhere without our famous Slam, where courageous poets lay it all on the line to see who's got the chops to rise to the top and take away the big cash prizes.
Directed by Paul Gittins and performed by Gary Stalker, with an evocative soundscape by Jude Robertson, Ghost Trees is an affirming and engaging experience that delivers one man's insights into life, death and the remarkable intelligence behind it all.
Award-winning Māori playwright Albert Belz leads his popular playwrights intensive for budding and established writers to develop their work, learn and share. Places are limited so get in quick!
The 2019 Studio Season open rehearsal and presentation of Cleanme by Ken Burns
Three special evenings of readings of new plays by Māori playwrights. A chance to be the first to hear these new works and share your whakaaro with the writers.
The 2019 Studio Season open rehearsal and presentation of Duel and Duality, a black comedy by Tracey Sharp.
Enter a magical tent where Baba Sofija is waiting to tell her grandchildren a story – with their help, of course! Written by Renee Liang (Glucina) and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho.
Saturdays 7 & 14 September | 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm
Sunday 8 September | 10.30am, 12pm,
Kids bring your parents to a day of interactive play. Fun times with actors, storytellers and lots of hands-on creating for busy minds and busy hands.
Word Up! is an exciting performance competition which gives 13 – 20 year-olds the opportunity to present their original work from rap, poetry and spoken word to song lyrics, or even stand-up comedy.
