Ration the Queen's Veges

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Event Ration the Queen's Veges
Venue Circa Two, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 15 August 2025
Opening Date 16 August 2025
Last Date 13 September 2025
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In December 2023 the group ‘Te Waka Hourua’ set the country alight when they painted over the English Treaty of Waitangi Exhibition at Te Papa to read… ‘No. Her Majesty the Queen of England the alien. ration the Queens veges.’ This ‘redaction action’ provoked strong opinions across Aotearoa – some sang their praises, others called for blood. While all of the artists were charged, only one received prison time: Te Wehi Ratana.
This uplifting new one-man play is inspired by true events, and shares the remarkable experience of the abseiling activist during his 48 hours at Rimutaka Prison.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Solo
Māori Theatre
Subjects Freedom of speech
History
Māori
New Zealand
Treaties
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ngahiriwa Rauhina Actor
Jane Hakaraia Audio Visual Designer
Nicole Marsh Designer
Tainui Tukiwaho Director
Amber Curreen Dramaturg/e
Jane Hakaraia Lighting Designer
Marshall Rankin Lighting Operator/Technician
Eden Webster Marketing/Box office/Sales
Amber Curreen Producer
Jane Hakaraia Production Manager
Connor Magatogia Sound Designer
Roy Iro Stage Manager
Roy Iro Voice Over Artist
Te Wehi Ratana Writer
Tainui Tukiwaho Writer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Event Identifier 213762
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa