Taki Rua presents the world premiere of ‘Whakapapa’

An uncle and his niece, stuck in MIQ, on their way back from two different cities in Australia to visit their ailing Koro, remind us what it was like when Aotearoa experienced ‘covid times’.

Now, part of this country’s own whakapapa, Whakapapa, the play, delves into historical whānau truths – unearthing memories and surprises that cause pleasure, pride and pain. This story, set in one of the most challenging times of our recent history, where contact tracing tracked the whakapapa of our movements, reminds us through comedy, music and excellent storytelling, just how unprecedented those times really were.

Sat 23 May – Sat 13 June
Tues – Sat 7.30pm, Sunday 4.30pm
Preview Night Friday 22 May
Sunday Special: Sunday 24 May
Choose Your Price Night: Tuesday 26 May
Duration: 80 minutes
Audience Care: Deals with grief, use of strong language, contains adult themes.

CIRCA TWO
$25 – $60

Co-Directed by Jamie McCaskill and Paul McLaughlin
Featuring Maaka Pohatu and Hariata Moriarty