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 .
Constellations, Pop Up Globe’s
Twelfth Night) and
(Black Ties, TVNZ1’s
Erina Daniels
(Taki Rua’s
Cellfish) and award-winning designer
Astroman, Wild Dogs Under
My Skirt).
Kāwana comes to the story of Lucy Lord
via two pathways; the interest in the controversial figure
that she’s had since drama school, since playing her twice
onstage and onscreen; and her own personal relation to Lord,
who is her great aunt. Fascinated by Lord’s motivations,
Kāwana has written her theatrical debut to give voice to
the wāhine of this time, readdressing the imbalance of our
wāhine Māori who contributed significantly to the creation