Kia Mau 2023 Programme featuring The World's First Lovers

Posted: Tuesday May 16, 2023

nā Jessica Latton

A heady mix of uniquely Kāi Tahu narrative and a pulsating, smoke-filled, ‘80s Ōtepoti.

Forged in Te Wai Pounamu and revealed in an ethereal world of theatre, dance and sound, this new work from Jessica Latton (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha), pays homage to Hineahuone…and reminds us all how deeply we belong.

“Being Indigenous in a colonised country has been an intrepid navigation. Being an Indigenous woman in a colonised patriarchy has been a minefield; soothing and cajoling those who have power, apologising always for speaking, standing, existing. Living in the cracks to survive it. Not any more. We refuse. We make space in the world for ourselves, and so for our children. We are the uri of Rangi and Papa. We walk in the light on the earth that loves us.” – Metiria Turei (Development Creative 2021/2022)

Dates: 13-17 June, 8.00 pm

Venue: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington

Book Here: The World's First Lovers - Kia Mau Festival