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Date Te rā me te wā
28 FEB - 02 MARCH 2024
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Location Te wāhi
City centre -
More info He pārongo atu anō
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Hatupatu | Kurungaituku : A Forbidden Love is a story of survival and love between the young Te Arawa warrior Hatupatu and the unique bird woman that is Kurungaituku.
Combining breathtaking aerials, kapa haka and an immersive multi-media performance environment, the predominantly standing audience will experience the bird realm flying over the audience’s heads; led by the omnipresent Kurungaituku.
In a De La Guarda-inspired immersive environment, Artistic Director Tānemahuta Gray; (Māui – One Man Against The Gods, Tiki Taane Mahuta), brings his experience performing with this world-leading aerial theatre company, to share this unique performance genre with New Zealand audiences nationwide. Tānemahuta joins forces with Wētini Mītai-Ngātai, leader of the two-time Te Mataini winning national kapa haka rōpū Te Mātārae i Ōrehu to present a contemporary Māori theatrical experience you will not want to miss.
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Q Theatre is a 2-minute walk from Aotea Square and a 16-minute walk from Britomart Train Station. Being on Queen Street, there are many buses that stop right outside the theatre. If driving, you’ll find the closest option at The Civic Car Park.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Skip the queue at Citizen Q by booking a table for some pre-show nibbles and drinks.