A Short History of Asian New Zealand Theatre | Kia Mau Festival 2025
Schedule
Wed Jun 11 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+12:00Location
Te Auaha | Wellington, WG
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A Short History of Asian New Zealand TheatrePerformance essay meets spin class.
As part of Kia Mau Festival’s He Ngaru Nui programme, this is the new work from writer, director and creator Nathan Joe.
Welcome to
A Short History of Asian New Zealand Theatre
A retrospective and history lesson in 10 Exercises
A performance lecture
A personal essay with many persons
An epic poem spanning the last 30 years (or so)
An essay within an essay within a…
A sometimes linear
Sometimes non-linear
Chronology of events
Of feelings, of thoughts
After all, history like memory, is fragmentary, elliptical, untrustworthy
But worth searching for
An Asian performer is tasked with the mission to deliver a presentation on Asian New Zealand theatre history while riding a stationary bicycle.
A Premiere Season in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, A Short History of Asian New Zealand Theatre is presented by Punctum Productions, a vehicle for self-determination for Asian Artists in Aotearoa.
Content warnings include M Rated, strong language, mention of racialised violence and slight strobing effect.
He Ngaru Nui is more than just a collection of performances—it is a bold statement about the value and significance of Indigenous narratives. These shows take stories that sometimes feel small, intimate, or unheard, and amplify them on the grand stages they deserve. This programming strand honours the storytelling traditions of Māori, Pasifika and global indigenous cultures, while pushing the boundaries of contemporary performance. It’s about taking stories from our communities and sharing them with the world in a way that is both respectful and revolutionary.
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Where is it happening?
Te Auaha, 65 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand,Wellington, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
