Compelled by what is most urgent for these makers, this space is for curiosity, searching and pushing forward to reveal tomorrow’s bodies and tomorrow's ideas, interjecting into today.
Featuring new and reimagined works from Lily-Mae Solhee Baird, Wiseman Mataiti and Janina Smolira, that speak to being the body / beyond the body, queerness, indigeneity and who is going to give them their 10s. Contemporary dance meets musings on Buchaechum (Korean fan dance), the energy of Taekwondo clashes with carnivorous flowers, and Ballroom is in full bloom with an excerpt of 404: Fafa Not Found, a highlight of Auckland Pride.
CREDITS:
With thanks to Basement Theatre.
Carnivorous Flowers
Special Thanks to Footnote New Zealand Dance, and the Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance.
Choreographic Direction: Janina Smolira
Performers / Collaborators: Grace Lewis, Trinity Maydon
Choreographic Research Contributions: Ellie Chick, Sylvie Manning
Lighting Design: Tom Smith
(How) Does This Make You Feel?
Artist: Lily-Mae Solhee Baird
404: Fafa Not Found (excerpt)
Director: Wiseman Zekaria Mataiti
Creative Producers: Wiseman Zekaria Mataiti, Leilani Grace Tonu'u
Performers: Wiseman Zekaria Mataiti, Ratu Komaiwainicka Loaloadravu Waqalevu, Juelz Lilomaiava
Costume Design: Gaven Kurt Bugia
Sound Design / Sound Composition: Devonte Tama'ali'i
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Stick around for a bevvie or two at the bar. Not only are the tickets are cheap but the drinks at the bar won't break the bank either.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
The Basement Theatre is located behind Aotea Square and the Town Hall, with a garage door entrance. It is easily accessible by foot from Queen Street.
More info
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