Maui - One Man Against the Gods

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Event Maui - One Man Against the Gods
Venue St James Theatre (1930-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 25 May 2005
Last Date 5 June 2005
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Riveting, amusing and awesome, it is also as profoundly insightful as any ancient rites-of-passage myth about an adventurous demi-god confronting the forces of darkness and light. Yet its distinctively Maori pulse, look and feel, rooted in tradition but expressed with contemporary skills and technological flair, bring a new vitality to this very old tale.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Dance
Musical
Physical Theatre
Subjects Bicultural
Māori
Myth
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mere Boynton Actor Taranga
Toni Huata Actor Hine-nui-te-Po
Te Puoho Katene Actor
Jarod Rawiri Actor
Jacob Tamaiparea Actor
Tamati Te Nohotu Actor Maui
Kereama Te Ua Actor
Toa Waka Actor Tama-Nui-Te-Ra
Geoff Pinfield Assistant Director
Merenia Gray Choreographer
Jamie Ogilvie Climbing Director
Gillie Coxill Costume Designer
Andre Anderson Creator
Tanemahuta Gray Creator
Geoff Pinfield Creator
Taiaroa Royal Dancer
Tanemahuta Gray Director
Martyn Roberts Lighting Designer
Gareth Farr Musician
Richard Nunns Musician
Tolis Papazoglou Set Designer
Louise Clarke Voice Coach
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Entirely in Te Reo Maori. Te Ao Marama Tepui.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 187006
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa