Ngā Hua Toi Te Tai Tokerau presents PAGE TO STAGE a reading of NO. 2 by TOA FRASER
Nanna Maria decides it is time to hand over the reigns of the family to her as yet unnamed successor. She orders a feast, and while the family prepare and await her decision, we get to know the residents of No. 2.
Ngā Hua Toi Tai Tokerau is a collective of Māori Theatre and Dance practitioners from Te Tai Tokerau.
When Sun and Moon Collide reading is directed by Noa Campbell.
Ngā Hua Toi Tai Tokerau is supported by Pito Projects Limited, Toi Ngāpuhi and Ngā Hua Toi.
Ngā Hua Toi Te Tai Tokerau presents PAGE TO STAGE a reading of NO. 2 by TOA FRASER Nanna Maria decides it is time to hand over the reigns of the family to her as yet unnamed successor. She orders a feast, and while the family prepare and await her decision, we get to know the residents … Continued
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DOUBLE session at the LASFF film festival! FINAL SESION OF LASFF FOR THIS YEAR!!! Featuring the screening of the Mexican film: “The realm of God” and the Peruvian film: “The best families” . FREE EVENT. The Realm of God. 11th November 4PMNeimar is 8 years old, lives in a small town and is looking forward … Continued
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DOUBLE session at the LASFF! For the first time one Whangārei! Featuring the screening of the Brazilian film: “Casa Vazia” and the Argentine film: “Argentina 1985” FREE EVENT. Casa Vazia Raúl is an unemployed cattle rancher living in an isolated house in the lonely vastness of the fields. The traditional craft of tending to pastures … Continued
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