Kia Mau Festival 2023

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Reviews of Kia Mau Festival 2023 productions

Arawhata

Wellington, Hastings

16/06/2023 - 21/10/2023

"Journey to Queer empowerment through performance..

"Many skilled and sensational performers..

MÎNOWIN

Wellington

14/06/2023 - 17/06/2023

"Celebration and sharing of their Indigenous artistry...

'Avaiki Nui Social

Wellington

10/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Huge source of cultural pride and happiness for many...

Hikule'o

Wellington

13/06/2023 - 14/06/2023

"Stories and movement of Pasifika people not seen often enough..

Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical

Wellington, Global

13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..

"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..

Shifting Centre

Wellington

08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Breath binds the cast together..

"Offers many seeds for aspiring Pasifika creatives..

He Huia Kaimanawa 2023

Wellington

09/06/2023 - 11/06/2023

"Mature performers, at the height of their power...

Waiwhakaata - Reflections in the Water 2023

Wellington

07/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Many awe-inducing moments..

Kōpū

Wellington, Hamilton

06/06/2023 - 24/02/2024

"A show that surrounds you with a strong manawāhine presence..

Slowing The Sun

Wellington

14/06/2023 - 17/06/2023

"Demonstrates two perspectives of the concept of kotahitanga and how this momo mātāpono is perceived and practiced..

O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward

Wellington, Auckland

14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024

"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..

"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..

CONCERNING THE UFO SIGHTING OUTSIDE MT ROSKILL, AUCKLAND

Wellington, Auckland

07/06/2023 - 11/11/2023

"Thank you, Captain Dana Hayward, may you and your creator live long and prosper..

"A beautiful, delicate, raunchy way of raising questions about how we relate to each other..

Coolie: The Story of The Girmityas

Wellington

08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"A powerful, mesmerising and moving theatre experience..

THE WORLD'S FIRST LOVERS

Dunedin, Wellington

07/12/2022 - 17/06/2023

"An otherworldly experience: my body gets it, my brain does not..

"Multi-layered and generous storytelling..