Matariki, huarahi ki te oranga tangata - Matariki, pathway to the wellbeing of humanity
A new audio play seeks to give Aotearoa an engaging insight into Matariki accompanied by the voices of some of the nation s most well-known actors and performers.
Scotty Cotter says he hopes people will appreciate nature while listening to his new work.
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Mauri Tau has been written and directed by artist Scotty Cotter (Tainui) and involves an immersive sound and storytelling experience where listeners are encouraged to participate and even venture outdoors to witness Matariki as they listen.
The play features an ensemble cast who have taken on the roles of the nine stars which make up the Matariki constellation.
Silo Theatre platforms leading Aotearoa talent to celebrate Matariki with the World Premiere of a new participatory audio play, MAURI TAU . This immersive sound event is written and directed by Scotty Cotter (Tainui), complemented with original sound .
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If Colmar Brunton were to release a survey of New Zealanders’ loudest nights, biggest laughs, and heartiest sing-alongs, chances are they happened at a garage party.
For the uninitiated, a garage party is a guaranteed good time combination of a beaten-up couch, a bunch of whānau, plenty of kai, open drinks, and a big smile on every face there.
Modern Māori Quartet has taken the quintessential garage party concept and turned it into a hilarious award-winning show that has toured more countries than they can count. The entertaining quartet is now returning home to Auckland to perform for the first time in the Wintergarden at The Civic from December 2 to December 20 – just in time for Christmas!