On a bustling building site in Aotearoa, something extraordinary is stirring – the ground is shaking, the hills are shifting, and huge blue mushrooms are growing out of the portaloos! There are two shifty men in suits skulking around town, but Mereana and her tenacious buddies are on the case…
When they discover a taniwha in their neighbourhood is being disturbed by new construction, Mereana knows it’s up to them to stop the development and protect its home.
With a score by award-winning composer Leon Radojkovic, invoking the spirit of 80s and 90s adventure flicks and Miyazaki anime, Taniwha is an audacious Aotearoa adventure for the whole whānau – a tale of courage, community, environmental guardianship, and fighting for what’s right.
From the creators of Silo Theatre’s much-loved production of Peter and the Wolf, in collaboration with visual artists Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Wharenui Harikoa), Taniwha bursts onto the stage in vibrant technicolour, packed with live music, puppetry, and videography. Featuring a revolving cast of narrators, get ready for a one-of-a-kind, magical experience in the theatre.
Commissioned by Silo Theatre with support form Creative New Zealand and Silo Theatre Patrons
Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the Aotea Arts Quarter. The Civic, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of dining options are all within a short walk.
Getting there
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Aotea Centre is in Aotea Square on Queen Street, in the heart of the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is nearby, with frequent bus services along Queen Street and surrounding streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park is the closest option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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