Not Broadcast Quality

A Festival of Women's Performance

Taki Rua Theatre
25 -29 November 1997

Produced by Sally Rodwell & Madeline McNamara in association with Magdalena Aotearoa.

Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Lighting Operator Celestina Sumby
Set Design Leanna Leuitaua
Sound Engineer Gloria Hildred
Stage Manager Teti Rawa Nepia
Assistant Stage Manager Linda Fox

M.C Madeline McNamara
CAST
Queer Fish - Suzi Fray, Tam Evans, Gabrielle Hoeksema, Sue Thorby
Bridget Nawalowalo & Felix & Ruby Star
Roadworks - Sally Rodwell, Natalya Lioubachevskaya, Zhenia Ishanina
Mama Huia - Sharon Smith, Awhina Pewheirangi, Kin Cliffton
Helen Moulder & Rose Beauchamp
Charmaine Ngarimu & Anita Purcell
Women Song, Jazz Band - Angeline Conaghan, Naomi Ferguson, Cathy Williams, Natalia Robinson, Sarah Cook, Bridget Kelly, Kate Saunders
Pinky Agnew & Lorae Parry
The Shirleys - Daphne Owers, Alayna Ashby, Sue Insley, Sue Halliwell, Carla Morris, Anna Gehrke, Justine Ward
Michelle Spijkerbosch & Sarah Parker
Nga Tuahine - Valeta Harris, Dale Ferris, Tanya Mitcalfe, Keren Rickard, Rapai
Pacific Sisters - Suzanne Tamaki, Niwhai Tupaea, Ema Lyon, Alicia Courtenay
Myfanwy Moore & Anastasia Dailianis
Pocket Knife Poets - Kate Camp, Alison Wong, Ruth Pink
Susie Everard & Paula Crutchlow, Michelle Scullion, Michele Leggott, Mary-Anne Bourke, Charlotte Yates, Heidi Cosslett, Stefanie Standish, Alice Anne Atoa, Linda Fox, Kate Harcourt, Kathy Dudding, Vanessa Stacey, Nerissa Te Patu, Gay Sutton, Linda Earle, Puti Lancaster, Emma Paki, Chioe Reeves, Wanjiku Kiarie, Donna Muir, Caroline Waltz, Andrea Robinson, Michelle Poole, Roma Potiki, Moira Wairama, Monique Leerschool, Gay Sutton, Jean McAllister, Marnie Mitchell, Nancy Fulford, Nina Nawalowalo, Celia West, Sue Dunlop, Debbie Gillanders, Hinemoana Baker.

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
20 - 30 May 1992

Produced by Sally Rodwell, Madeline McNamara, Sue Dunlop & Gloria Hildred

Lighting Design Lisa Maule, Grant Lees
Lighting Operators Lisa Maule, Sharon Mathews
Sound Design & Operator Gloria Hildred
Stage Manager Sue Dunlop
Assistant Stage Managers Eva Mayr, Ruth Greenaway
Poster Design Lauren Lethal
Overture/Finale Music Jean McAllister


CAST
Fran Nathan, Gloria Hildred, Martina Smith, Madeline McNamara, Austin, Katarina Governor, Nerissa Te Patu, Michelle Scullion, Bub Bridger, Leanne Plunkett, Nancy Fulford, Charlotte Yates, Ann Prichard, Sally Rodwell, Sue Dunlop, Donna Muir, Lynda Earle, Jean McAllister, Michele Leggott, Alice Capperstar, Ruth Greenaway, Sarah Daniell, Archies Aunties - Christina, Nicky Mortimer, Ainslie Day, Emma (Animal) Featherstone, Andrea Harness, Lora Mountjoy, Tasha Urale, Roma Potiki, Melissa Ford, Karen Hunter, Rose Beauchamp, Elena, Loraine Horstmanschoff, Into Orbit (Sally Stopforth, Helaina Keeley, Amy Stopforth, Andrea Saunders), Anu Grace, Alison Jones, Perry Piercy, Vivienne Plumb, Carol Woodward, Roimata Tawhai, Reihana McDonald, P. Priestly (Dujchess), Sophie Oakly, Christine Quinn, Helen Johnstone

Street Theatre
Choreography Alice Capper-Starr
CAST
Alison Jones, Hilary Tyler, Eva Mayr, Ruth Greenaway, Sally Shaw, Sally Rodwell Madeline McNamara, Sue Dunlop, Sara Daniels

Women's Art Exhibition with commissioned work by Lauren Lethal, Debra Bustin and Glenys McDonald
Art Work Co-ordinated by Fiona Morris, assisted by Sally Shaw, Karen Wong, Reihana McDonald

Stairwell Sound Installation "Poem" by Jenny Bornholt
Translators and voices Mere Boynton, Masha Denisova, Carol Woodward, Marjalisa Foitzik, Mrs Taase, Jenny Bornholt

Taki Rua Depot Theatre, Wellington
13 - 24 November 1990

Conceived by Sally Rodwell
Produced by Sue Dunlop, Madeline McNamara, Sally Rodwell

Poster Design Debra Bustin
CAST
Sally Rodwell, Madeline McNamara, Charlotte Yates, Carol Woodward, Sue Dunlop, Lorae Parry, Lee Hatherly, Anne Jones, Bub Bridger, Jean Watson, Elizabeth Knox, Nicky Mortimer, Cynthia Brophy, Lynn Pringle, Rose Beauchamp, Kate Harcourt, Jackie Clarke, Sally Stopforth, Leanne Plunket, Sue Barker, Donnine Harrison, Sue Alexander, Becky Bush, Dinah Melbourne, Kilda Northcott, Janet Dunn, Gloria Hildred, Sandra McKay, Nancy Fulford, Anne Chamberlain, Alice Capper-Star, Holly Cooper, Julie Eaddy, Anna Baird
Special Guests Jan Preston, Robyn Nathan, Michelle Scullion

Illumina

Taki Rua Theatre
16 - 25 October 1997

Performed by Mau and Lemisio Ponifasio
Director Lemisio Ponifasio
Lighting Design & Operator Helen Todd
Sound & Technical Operator Mike Ainsworth
Rehearsal Director Peter Sa'ena Brown
CAST
Lemisio Ponifasion, Delicia Sampero, Earl Berry, Frances Chan, Sumiko Mukume, Gao Xu Young, Peresetene (Rookie) Alapati Motusaga Afato

Work in Progress

A Comedy by Vanessa Eve Stacey

Taki Rua Theatre
26 September - 11 October 1997

Director Vanessa Stacey
Producer Marc Tyron
Production Manager & Choreographer Kylie Mouat
Lighting Design & Operator Jo Bunce
Stage Manager & Sound Operator Judy Dale
Publicity Sarah Hall
Pianist Janet Holbrow
CAST
Robert Mokaraka, Marc Tyron, Vanessa Stacey

Daughters of Heaven

Written by Michelanne Forster

Taki Rua Theatre
9 - 12 September 1997

Produced by Wellington Girls High School Senior Drama
Director Sarah Tocker
Production Manager Beth Flinn
Stage Managers Anna Fillies, Michelle White, Suzie Allison
Set Design Hujoung Lee
Lighting Julian Baier, Sian Thompson-Armstrong, Marissa Henderson, Hani Kopetchney, Jo Aitken
Front of House Kate Marshall, Kate Salmond, Ruth Larsen, Charlotte Frater
CAST
Julia Scott, Beth Flinn, Eleanor Metcalfe, Jess Cornelius, Charlie Bleakley, Lucila van Dam, Rowan MacKinnon, Geoff Pinfield, Ben Taylor, Zac Wineera, Lee Dowset, Simon Daly, Gretchen Williams
Understudies Vivienne Jaspers, Jo Aitken, Frances Wedde, Toby Papazoglou

Kai Ngakau

KAI NGAKAU Story Tellers and Musicians

Sunday 10 & 17 August 1997

A Joint production between Taki Rua Theatre and Baggage Co-op

Storytellers Moira Wairama, Hirini Reedy, Hera Taute, Hinemoana Bake, Esther Tamehana.

Musicians / Singers  Davina Te Poono-Tarei, Karl Teariki, Vicky Teariki.

KAI NGAKAU Poets and Musicians

24 August 1997

Karanga Hinemoana Baker

Mihi Ray Ahipene Mercer

Intro Moira Wairama

Performers  Mokena Reedy, Roma Potiki, Davina Te Poono-Tarei, Maringi Campbell, Mere Boynton, Hera Taute, Sharon Smith, Ray Ahipene Mercer, Bruce Stewart, Karl Teariki,  Vicky Teariki, Himemoana Baker

Te Reo Maori Season 1997

The New Zealand Post Te Reo Maori Season 1997

Taki Rua Theatre
6 - 24 August 1997

Produced by Taki Rua Theatre
Executive Producers Mere Boynton & Cerridwyn Young
Kaumatua Bob Wiki
Production Managers Te Itirawa Nepia & Keith Walker
Management Consultant Carol Stevenson
Set/Lighting/Prop/Costume/Puppet Design Lisa Maule
Set/Prop/Costume/Puppet Design Tony De Goldi
Set Construction John Wraight
Costume Design Arana Horncy
Costume Construction/Kapene Huuka Puppet Fiona Hollier &
Helen Burfield-Mills
Musical Accompaniment Taku Waimaire Himiona Grace
Composer Puukeko Tuawhaa Shona Holborrow
Sound Engineer Puukeko Tuawhaa Nigel Scott
Stage Manager Taku Waimarie Hana Pomare
Stage Manager Puukeko Tuawhaa Marc Anderson
Front Of House Te Kewena Winiata

Taku Waimarie
Written and Directed by Willy Craig Fransen
Nga Manu Karioi - CAST
Marisa Pene, Terrene K Griffiths
Hana Pomare, Roimata Baker, Marc Wagner
Further productions:
North Island Tour
4 May - 12 June 1998

Pukeko Tuawhaa by Himemoana Baker
Director Grace Hoete
Sound Design & Operator Flic
Nga Manu Karioi - CAST
Nancy Brunning, Helen Pearse Otene,
Pat Utiera, Karl Kite-Rangi

Kai Ngakau Story Tellers and Musicians
Sunday 10 & 17 August
A Joint production between Taki Rua Theatre and Baggage Co-op
Storytellers Moira Wairama, Hirini Reedy, Hera Taute,
Hinemoana Bake, Esther Tamehana
Musicians/Singers Davina Te Poono-Tarei, Karl Teariki,
Vicky Teariki

Kai Ngakau Poets and Musicians
Sunday 24 August
Karanga Hinemoana Baker
Mihi Ray Ahipene Mercer
Intro Moira Wairama
Performers Mokena Reedy, Roma Potiki, Davina Te Poono-Tarei,
Maringi Campbell, Mere Boynton, Hera Taute, Sharon Smith,
Ray Ahipene Mercer, Bruce Stewart, Karl Teariki,
Vicky Teariki, Himemoana Baker

Pukeko Tuawhaa

NZ Post Te Reo Maori Season

Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington

6 - 24 August 1997

Written by Hinemoana Baker

Director Grace Hoete

Sound Design & Operator Flic

Composer Shona Holborrow

Sound Engineer Nigel Scott

Stage Manager  Marc Anderson

Cast - Nga Manu Karioi

Nancy Brunning, Helen Pearse Otene, Pat Utiera, Karl Kite-Rangi

Executive Producers Mere Boynton & Cerridwyn Young

Kaumatua Bob Wiki

Production Managers Te Itirawa Nepia & Keith Walker

Management Consultant Carol Stevenson

Set/Lighting/Prop/Costume/Puppet Design Lisa Maule

Set/Prop/Costume/Puppet Design Tony De Goldi

Set Construction  John Wraight

Costume Design Arana Horncy

Costume Construction/Kapene Huuka Puppet Fiona Hollier & Helen Burfield-Mills

Front Of House Te Kewena Winiata

Three Sisters (1997)

Adapted from the play by Anton Chekhov
Presented by Fracture Theatre Co.

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
26 June - 5 July 1997

Director Hiona Henare
Producer Hailey Lawson
Lighting Design & Operator Jo Bunce
Sound Operator Marc Anderson
CAST
Miranda Bryer, Hayley Lawson, Hiona Henare, Jerome Leota, Robert Pussell

Te Ao Hurihuri - The Changing World

Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
8 - 17 May 1997

Producer & Choreographer Tanemahuta Gray
Director Kevin Baddiley
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Sound Design Nigel Scott
Composer Hirini Melbourne
Vocal Recording Apirana Taylor
Production Manager & Stage Manager Megan Hurnard
Lighting Operator Jo Bunce
Sound Operator Kate Robertson
CAST 
Helaina Keeley, Sean McDonald, Justine Hohaia, Tanemahuta Gray
Understudies  Louisa McConnell, Tamihana Paurini, Felicity Hamill, Solomon Holly-Massey

ASB Bank International Laugh Festival 1997

Taki Rua Theatre
ASB Bank International Laugh! Festival 1997
25 April - 3 May 1997

0800 Silly Buggers
25 - 27 April 1997
Lighting Jo Bung
Sound & Stage Manager Simon Austin
CAST
Suzanne McAleer, Vanessa Valentine, Greg Mayor

Chambre De-Light
29 April - 3 May 1997
Presented by Beyond Us
Director Tom McCrory
Lighting & Sound Design & Operator Tina Larsen
Stage Managers Phillipa McDermott, Sian Griffith
Publicist Fergus Aitken
CAST
Debra Mulholland, Carolyn Cohagan

The Brownies - Fools of the Baciific
29 April - 3 May 1997
Lighting & Sound Operator Aynsley Tapuvae
CAST
Canada Alofa, Vela Manusaute

Eli

Written by Patt Utiera

Taki Rua Theatre
1 - 8 March 1997

Director Mariao Te Huranga-Hohaia
Script Advisor Briar Grace-Smith
Lighting Operator Jo Kilgour
Producer Kerry Brown
CAST
Patt Utiera, Jerome Leota, Crystal Te Moananui, Makerita Matapelu, Hana Pomare

Fringe Festival 1997

Taki Rua Theatre presented 9 productions in the 1997 New Zealand Fringe Festival, Wellington

Taki Rua Theatre
1 - 22 March 1997

Soul Food II - A Feast of Storytellers
1 - 7 March 1997
Storytellers Hirini Reedy, Mary-Alice Arthur, Nigel De Burca, Nancy Tait, Tony Hopkins, Tina Manase, Macgregor Cameron, Moira Wairama, Sam Manzzanza, Elaine Liua, Anatoa Te Kira, Ann Hunt, Kanjiku Kiarie, Nancy Fulford, Judd Millner, Lynda Chanwai Earle, Hera Taute, Rachel Reedy, Martyn Sanderson, Apollo Angugo, Lewis Scott, Vivek Kinra.
Technician Jo Kilgour
Publicist Rachel Reedy

Eli by Patt Utiera
1 - 8 March 1997
Director Mariao Te Huranga-Hohaia
Script Advisor Briar Grace-Smith
Lighting Operator Jo Kilgour
Producer Kerry Brown
CAST
Patt Utiera, Jerome Leota, Crystal Te Moananui, Makerita Matapelu, Hana Pomare

Blood Wedding by Fredserico Garcia Lorca
8 - 9 March 1997
Director Val Bolter
Lighting Design Charlie Forbes
Artistic Design Steve Sayer
Guitarists Paul Knight & Mark Edwards
CAST
Performed by the Fiesta Flamenca Dance Company
Mark Lyons, Val Bolter, Miriam Scotter, Josefina Serrallach,
Steven Sayer, Jessica Garland, Helene Garland, Laurence Pastor,
Anna Pastor, Roger Browne, Wendy Browne, Joanne Grant,
Jose Pastor, Huhana Smith, Jamike King, Kassie McLuskie,
John Hudson, Carolyn Baily, Iganacio Lopez, Elizabeth Evens,
Vashti Faulkner, Marika McConachy, Judy Edwards

Stark by Amanda Rees
11 - 16 March 1997
Director Donogh Rees
Lighting Design Vera Thomas
Lighting Operator Jo Kilgour
Producer Karen Barbour
Performed by Amanda Rees

Manic Opera
11 - 16 March 1997
Lighting Operator Jo Kilgour
CAST
Anahera Higgins, Fiona Moir, Jenifer Calthrop

Fusion
Director Damon Thompson
Technical Director Marty Pine
Projectionist Tina Larsen
CAST
Damon Thompson, Eileen Watson

MOI - Myths of Identity by Fiona Jagose, Holly Ewens, Robyn Wellwood
Produced & Directed by Robyn Wellwood
Choregraphy Michele Powles
Lighting Design & Operation Ruth Fernely, Murray Meek
Audio Visual Piero Lavo
Audio Electronic Music Allan McIver
Directorial Advisors Lynda Changwy Earle, James Wood
Technical Advisor James Wood
Stage Hand Sarah Harrild
CAST
Fiona Jagose, Holly Ewens
Dancers Michele Powles, Rebecca Sutherland

Altered Junction Ahead
19 - 22 March 1997
Presented by The Fresh Legs Dance Collective
Production Nicola Holtom, Sally McConnell, Claire Bagshaw, Kirsten Scott
Lighting Neil Bryce
Sound Nicholas Giles-Palmer
Stage Manager Helen Winchester
Choreography Sally-Anne McConnell, Rachel Wilson, Sarah Sproull,
Paul Jenden, Sumara Fraser, Lyne Pringle, Nicola Holtom,
Lynda Wooton, Cam Morrow
Dancers Claire Bagshaw, Nicola Holtom, Sally-Anne McConnell,
Louisa-Marie McConnell, Sumara Fraser, Lynda Wooton,
Juliet Annan, Rachel Wilson, Cam Morrow, Monique Chappel,
Kerryn Franklyn, Sarah Sproull, Solomon Holly-Massey,
Jason Norman, Kirsten Scott, Katharine Galloway, Nicole Gerber,
Karen McNaughton, Roger Livingstone

HI! LIGHTS
19 - 22 March 1997
Presented by HI Theatre, Singapore
Crew Kathleen Holmberg, Barbara D'Cotta, Tony Quek,
Asri Elyas, Ng Kim Soon
CAST
Randy Chew, Richie Chew, Peter Maran, Ahmady Masurie,
Gohpinathan, Ben Tan, Kenny Tiang, Haryani bte Abdul Kadir

Workshops 1997

1997 MAORI THEATRE DIRECTORS & PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP
20 - 31 Janurary 1997

Tutors
Dick Johnstone - Directors Workshop
Hone Kouka - Playwrights Worksop

The workshops came together in the second week to work on short pieces written by the playwrights and finally show their mahi to one another and to Taki Rua and Playmarket Staff.

The pieces presented on the last day were
Eli by Patt Utiera
Directed by Noema Watene
Actors Tanea Heke, Michael Kupenga, Rhys Morgan.
Peach & Terry by Hone Kouka
Directed by Oriana Walker
Actors Mitch Thomas, Frances Kewene, Karl Kiterangi
The Bubble by Elaine Liau
Directed by Karl Kiterangi
Actors Tanea Heke, Mitch Thomas, Frances Kewene,
Rhys Morgan
Fl by Gabriel Giddons
Directed by Michael Kupenga
Actors Rhys Morgan, Linda Chanwai Earle, Ngarupiki Reed
Have Car Will Travel by Mitch Thomas
Directed by Mariao Hohaia
Actors Grace Hoete, Hone Kouka, Ngarupiki Reed
Grey by Hone Kouka
Directed by Ngarupiki Reed
Actors Mariao Hohaia, Frances Kewene, Noema Watene
Tight by Linda Chanwai Earle
Directed by Grace Hoete
Actors Gabe Giddons, Noema Watene, Tanea Heke

WORKSHOPS WITH JILL GREENHALGH
Artistic Director of The Magdalena Project, an international organisation based in Cardiff
28 & 29 March 1997
Workshop 1 - Experimenting with developing `physical presence' on stage
Workshop 2 - Experimenting with developing `emotional presence' on stage

A WEEKEND WORKSHOP IN STREET THEATRE - FOR WOMEN
13 & 14 September 1997

Organised by Magdalena Aotearoa
Workshop Topics
Big Costumes
Street Band Music
Stilt Walking
Devising Material for Outdoor Performance

Tutors
Jules Novena Sorrel (puppets/stilts)
Lynne Cardy (street characters/spectacle)
Jo Randerson (site work)

A WEEKEND THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN - Preparation for Performance
15 - 16 November 1997

Organised by Magdalena Aotearoa - Madeline McNamara & Sally Rodwell

Workshop for Women on assembling and shaping material, choreography, vocals and rhythm, visual imagery and presentation.

Tutors included
Kilda Northcott
Madeline McNamara
Sally Rodwell
Celia West

Special Events 1997

EVENING OF NZ WOMEN'S PERFORMANCE Magoalena/Aoteroa Project
27 March 1997
Organisors Sally Rodwell & Madeline McNamara
Compere  Madeline McNamara
With Nicole Bishop, Raewyn Hill, Pocket Knife Poets, Paula Crutchlow, Hinemoana Baker, Dra McKay, Charlotte Yates, Helen Moulder, Christine Sang, Lynda Chanwai Earle, Michelle Scullion, Jo Randerson, Kilda Northcote, Jay Linden, Kate Harcourt, Maringi Kura Cambell, Chu Ping, Roadworks, Sue Dunlop, Moira Wairama, Helen Moulder.

GOATS AND GODS, STRUGGLING THROUGH THE NINETIES
July 27
Performance by the Auckland Unemployed Workers Rights Centre,
Directed by Paul Maunder

Lecture - TE WHARE TAPERE - TOWARDS A MODEL FOR MAORI PERFORMANCE ART
Wednesday 13 & 20 August 1997
A lecture by Charles Royal the Director of Graduate Studies and Research at Te Wananga-o-Raukawa.
The lecture was in Te Reo Maori on Wednesday 13 August and in English on Wednesday 20 August.

FAREWELL WEEK TO TAKI RUA THEATRE
30 November  - 6 December 1997

Taki Rua Theatre - The Way Forward
Sunday 30 November
10:00am Charles Royal - Te Whare Tapere: Model for
Maori Performance Art
1:00pm Taki Rua - The Way Forward - Discussion
Evening of Purakau/ Storytelling and Reading
Tuesday 2 December
Story Tellers Mere Boynton, Linda Fox, Tony Hopkins
Mary Alice Arthur, Moira Wairuma,
Rangimoana Taylor, Gabe Giddens
Garage Sale
Wednesday 3 December
Selling excess theatre equipment
Cabaret Evening
Thursday 4 December - 8:00pm
M.C. Mere Boynton
Performers Vanessa Stacy, Kate Harcourt, Anita Purcell &
Charmaine, Sharon Smith, Midnight, Greg Wilsrim,
Bats Theatre, Michelle Poole, Tiahomai Follows.
The Party Of The Year - The Final Tribute to the Theatre
Saturday 6 December - 9:00pm
Sounds by Flic

BLESSING - GOODBYE TO 12 ALPHA STREET
Thursday 18 December @ 2pm

Pentecost

Written by David Edgars

Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
7 - 14 December 1996

Performed by 1996 Graduating Acting & Technical Production Students, Toi Whakaari - The New Zealand Drama School
Director Robin Payne
Techncial Director Bill Guest
Production Design Tolis Papazoglou
Lighting Design Joanna Bunce
Stage Manager Clea Matthews
Production Manager Joshua Carvell
Construction Manager Brett Tompkins
Scenic Artist Nicole Cosgrove
Assistant to the Director Greg Smale
CAST
Steven Moore, Jane Gratkowski, Janine Burchett, Paul McLaughlin, Toby Leach, Adam Brookfield, Mark Sant, Scott Macky, Richard Edge, Helen Pearse-Otene, Benjamin Farry, John Katipa, Kostantina Tsinas, Jane Fullerton-Smith, Anne Nordhaus, Helen Pearse-Otene
Victor Rodger, Vanessa Rhodes, Kelson Henderson, Heidi Simmonds, Jane Chewings, Matthew Sunderland, Genevieve McClean, Lenore Brady, Chris Hobbs, Misa Tupou

First Year Students Assisting with Production
Assistant Stage Manager Heidi Simmonds
Techncial Assistant Juliette Howard
Lighting Assistant Jane Chewings
Costume Ross Gibbs
Props Julian Baier
Sound/ASM Katherine Robertson
Set Construction Kieth Walker

Te Tumu

A New Contemporary Dance by Teokotai Paitai

Taki Rua Theatre
22 - 30 November 1996

Choreography Teokotai Paitai
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Lighting Operator Lisa Maule
Sound Mix Flax Wax - Chris Faiumu & George Nepia
Publicity Felicity Connell
Dancers Teokotai Paitai, Jonah Simi, Hannah May

Killing Me Softly

Written by April & Earl Mardle

Taki Rua Theatre
23 October - 2 November 1997

Director Earl Mardle
Set Design Bev Hinchey
Lighting Design Jolene Langman & Sol Ramese
Technician Earl Mardle
Song April Mardle
CAST
Nicola Birchfield, Jolene Langman, April Mardle

The Magic Seashell

Free Pacific Island Theatre show for children
Written by Makerita Urale

Taki Rua Theatre
8 - 10 October 1996

Director Erolia Ifopo
Choreography Teokotai Paitai
Narrated by Sima Urale as Popo the Fairy
CAST
Therese Fatu, Ese Enari, Erolia Ifopo
Music & Dance Ian Filo & John Palu

Te Reo Maori Season 1996

Three original plays celebrating Te Reo Maori presented by New Zealand Post.

Te Reo Maori Season - Hikitia te wana
Producer Mere Boynton
Design Tony De Goldi & Lisa Maule
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Stage Management Toni Huata
Lighting Operator Patt Utiera
Lighting Assistants Jen Lal, Jo Kilgour
Front of House Maila Urale
Publicity Suzie Everand

Hawaikinui by Esther Tamehana
Taki Rua Theatre
30 September to 19 October 1996
Director & Additional Material Wi Kuki Kaa
CAST
Hana Pomare, Henare Everitt, Adrian Wagner,
Reta Pouwhare, Marc Wagner, Toni Huata, Brannigan Kaa

Te Reo Maori Tour, North Island 1997
2 - 30 May 1997
Director Wi Kuki Kaa
Tour Co-Ordinator Maria Henry
Tour Leader Craig Fransen
Publicist Hana Pomare
Musician Brannigan Kaa
CAST 
Hana Pomare, Kelly Tipene, Romiata Baker, Braig Fransen, Marc Wagner

Te Ohaki A Nihe by Selwyn Muru
Taki Rua Theatre
30 Setember to 19 October
Director Nancy Brunning
CAST
Rapata Wiki, Oriana Walker, Eru Tahuri, Kirk Torrance,
Marisa Pene, Jason Te Kare

Waitapu by Briar Grace Smith
Taki Rua Theatre
30 September to 12 October
Devised by He Ara Hou Maori Theatre
Director Tina Cook
CAST
Tina Cook, Hemi Rurawhe, Wiremu Grace, Nicola Kawana,
Kohai Grace, Himiona Grace

Tusitala & The House of Spirits

Written by Paul Simei-Barton
Performed by Pacific Theatre

Taki Rua Theatre
29 August 29 - 21 September 1996

Director Justine Simei Barton
Musical Director John Parker
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Publicist Felicity Connell
Stage Managers Sameera Hewitt, Wanjiku Kiarii
Lighting Operator Julian Baier
Audio Operator Bryce Jennings
CAST
Martyn Sanderson, Sylvia Rands, Tim Raby, Canada Alofa,
Olivia Muliaumaseali'i, Iosefa Enari, Shimpal Lelisi, Tausili Mose

Sugar Rush

Presented by The New Zealand School of Dance

Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
15 - 24 August 1996

Director Rochellle Zide-Booth
Co-Producers Louis Solino, Norman Walker
Production Managers Claire Bagshaw, Kristian Larsen
Stage Manager Pieter Symonds
Assistant Stage Managers Monique Chappell, Jason Norman
Lighting Adrian Kearns, Jason Norman
Sound Solomon Holly-Massey, Jason Norman

Choreography Sarah Sproull, Solomon Holly-Massey, Monique Chappell, Kristian Larsen, Jane Casson, Claire Bagshaw, Kylie Patterson, Trudie Reive, Nicola Holtom, Clare Luiten

Dancers Claire Bragshaw, Catherine Chisholm, Kerry Franklyn, Katharine Galloway, Karen McNaughton, Louise Revell, Solomon Holly-Massey, Liz Houldey, Jane Casson, Sarah Sproull, Kirsty White, Kirstian Larsen, Trudi Reive, Jason Norman, Kylie Patterson

Flat Out Brown

Fresh off the streets of Wellington, interwoven with myths of old. Flat Out Brown reveals how the decisions of our tipuna affect our lives today and how the choices of today affect the stories of our tipuna.

Written by Briar Grace-Smith

Te Roopu Whakaari Season 1996
Taki Rua Theatre
12 July - 10 August 1996

Director Nancy Brunning
Musician & Composer Himiona Grace
Composer Pita Mahaki
Lighting Design Jo Kilgour
Lighting Operator Greg Smale
Lighting Assistants Jennifer Lal, Helen Todd, Mike Ainsworth
Production Manager Ta'i Paitai
Stage Manager Grace Hoete
Kaumatua Bob Wiki
CAST
Karl Kite-Rangi, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Jason Te Kare, Neill Rea, Midge Murray

Irirangi Bay

The consequences of a makutu (curse) laid during the New Zealand land wars haunts this passionate story. A seemingly perfect married couple of the 1950’s are victims of a web of secrets that threaten their very lives.

Written by Riwia Brown

Te Roopu Whakaari 1996 Season
Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
7 June - 6 July 1996

Director Murray Lynch
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Sound Design & Operator Nigel Scott
Stage Management Antony Hodgson & Grace Hoete
Lighting operator Antony Hodgson
Kaumatua Bob Wiki
CAST
Hera Dunleavy, Karl Kite Rangi, Grace Hoete

Crow Station

Taki Rua Theatre
13 - 25 May 1996

Part of the 1996 Comedy Festival

Devised and performed by Sally Rodwell & Madeline MacNamara
Music by Robin Nathan & Leraine Horstmanhoff
Lighting Lisa Maule

Wellington Comedy Festival - Laugh 1996

Taki Rua Theatre
28 April - 18 May 1996

Four Of A Kind
April 28 - May 4
Original stand-up from NZ's best new performers
Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, John Glass & Paul Ego
Lighting Jennifer Lal

An Evening With Brendan Lovegrove
May 1 - 5

The Devil in Jaq Tweedie
May 2 - 5
Jaq goes it alone with her own unique black comedy cocktail, served with deadpan bite.
Lighting Jo Kilgour

Phil & Ben
May 6 - 10
Mixture of experience & fresh ideas from Phil Adams and Ben Crellin.

Laura Get Your Gun
May 6 - 11
Performed by Rochelle Savage & Mel Johnston
Lighting Amanda Evans

Girls On Girls
May 8 - 10 and May 16 - 18
A lesbian Variety Extravaganza produced by AGOG productions.
Core Collective Lorae Parry, Sue Dunlop, Annie Ruth, Cathie Sheat, Elizabeth Baldwin.
Lighting and Sound Jo Kilgour
Publicity Rachael
Musicians Emma Featherstone, Sue Alexander, Margo Athy, Sharon Smith.
Performers Elizabeth Baldwin, Lyn Brandon, Tina Carter, Sue Dunlop, Leraine Horstmanshoff, Lorae Parry, Annie Ruth, Cathie Sheat, Liz Sullivan

 Crow Station
May 13 - 25
Devised and performed by Sally Rodwell & Madeline MacNamara
Music Robin Nathan & Leraine Horstmanhoff
Lighting Lisa Maule.

Manic Opera
May 14 - 18
An all-female acapella trio that combine parody and original material.
Lighting Jo Kilgour
Performers Erica Roberts, Anahera Higgins & Jenifer Calthrop

Fringe Festival 1996

Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
4 - 23 March 1996

Last Days
4 - 8 March 1996
A true story of one womens struggle to be in control of her destiny.
Adapted by Gemma Mathieson from her mother Anna's poetry
Director Gemma Mathieson.
Lighting Nick Grant
CAST
Gemma Mathieson, Rachel More, Phil Grieve and Inga Fillary

A Little Night In
9 March 1996
A night of live-music with: Dome, Matrix, Toast, Useless Wooden Toys, Frayden, Master Cheese Maker, Pussywillow

Girls On Girls
14 - 16, 21 - 23 March 1996
A Lesbian Variety Extravaganza produced by AGOG productions.
Core Collective Lorae Parry, Sue Dunlop, Annie Ruth, Cathie Sheat, Elizabeth Baldwin
Lighting and Sound Jo Kilgour
Publicity Rachael
Musician Emma Featherstone, Sue Alexander, Margo Athy.
Performers Elizabeth Baldwin, Lyn Brandon, Tina Carter, Sue Dunlop, Nancy Fulford, Aurora Marie-kura, Lorae Parry, Annie Ruth, Cathie Sheat, Liz Sullivan, Vicki Wilde

1981

An exploration of the 1981 Springbok rugby tour and protest action from the point of view of one Maori family. Faith, the law student protester; Rusty, a member of the police red squad and Ben, farmer and rugby fan.

Written by John Broughton
Performed by Te Rakau Hua o te Wao Tapu

Taki Rua Theatre 
NZ International Festival of Arts
2 - 30 March 1996

Director Jim Moriarty
Assistant Director Tamati Rice
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Stage Manager Marcus
Techinical Operator David Mercer
Musician Jerry Fa'amoe
CAST
Tuari Dawson, Turei Reedy, Frances Kewene

Eugenia

Inspired by the book Eugenia by Suzanne Falkiner. This drama moves from the past to the present in presenting a view of the life of Eugenia who dressed as a man and is accused of murdering a woman in Wellington's Newtown on New Year's Eve in 1918.

Written by Lorae Parry
Commissioned by Creative NZ & Taki Rua Theatre

Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
January 18 - Febuary 17 1996

Director & Dramaturg Cathy Downes
Choreography Marcel Baaijens & Lyne Pringle
Set & Costume Design John Parker
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Production Manager Ross Joblin
Lighting Operator Jo Kilgour
CAST
Lorae Parry, Madeline McNamara, Geraldine Brophy, Edward Campbell,
Larissa Matheson, Jed Brophy
Judge's Voice Peter Vere-Jones

Workshops 1996

1996 MAORI DIRECTORS WORKSHOP
29 April - 3 May 1996

Director Murray Lynch

Participants Tina Cook, Nancy Brunning, Hori Ahipene,
Roma Potiki and Rachel House

Special Events 1996

MATTUI CREATORS - King of the Chief Country
Febuary 23
Solo music show performed by Mattui.
Pacific feel, tribal beats, indigenous funk, ethnic grooves.

FLIPSIDE GIG
April 19
Presented by B-Side Productions and Active 89PM
Featuring bands Short Breathe, Letterbox Lambs,
D.J. Lou Tennant

MAHINARANGI TOCKER IN CONCERT
Sunday 19 May
Mahinarangi, a singer songwriter who incorperates a stunning voice with guitar & keyboards, showcases her unique talent and her soon to be released CD Mahinarangi (Tristar).

TE HIRANGI PRIMARY SCHOOL
November 7
Variety Show devised by Toni Huata and friends for a group of tamariki from Turangi.

WOMENS REFUGE
November 13
Variety Show devised by Hinemoana and friends for NZ Womens Refuge

THE HUSTLE
November 16
Dance Party organised by DJ Mu (Chris Faiumu)
Featuring DJ's Mu, Leon, Adam, Zen, Hme, 5 Designers showcasing from the Wellington School of Fashion Design and Afro-American Jazz Poet Lewis Scott

Mika - Ka Pai Kabaret

Taki Rua Theatre
13 - 23 December 1995

Performed by Mika
Pianist Tama Karena
Lighting Operator Jen Lal & Tony De Goldi

The Big Feature

Maskworks presents a variety of short comedy pieces.

Taki Rua Theatre
29 November - 9 December 1995

Directors Nina Nawalowalo & David Backler
Set Design John Hui
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Sound Chris Ward
Stage Manager Francine Stevens
Lighting Crew Jennifer Lal & Tony De Goldi
Sound Operator Tim Dallas
CAST
Nina Nawalowalo, David Backler, Ka Puti Ka Rua Ka Hau Lancaster,
Eryn Wilson, Melissa Ford, Ben Fransham, Mallika Krishnamurthy,
John Hui, Jane Cherry, Mark Newnham, Helen Todd

Hen's Teeth - Raw Eggs & Old Boilers

Taki Rua Theatre
1 - 18 November 1995
Extended Season 22 - 25 November 1995

Monday & Tuesday
Hens Teeth Tell Tales
Sit down comedy - Stories from the coop.

Wednesdays
The Classic Collection
Old favourites.

Thursday - Saturday
Fresh Yolks
Brand new material from old birds and young.

Producer Kate Jason Smith
Set Design Caroline Robinson
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Lighting Operator Francine Hoover
Publicity Kate Harcourt, Rachel
PERFORMERS
Pinky Agnew, Rose Beauchamp, Bronwyn Bradley, Bub Bridger, Caitlin Cherry, Jane Cherry, Rochelle dewdney, Sue Dunlop, suzie Everard, Anne Ferrier-Watson, Nancy Fulford, Kirsty Hamilton, Lee Hatherly, Lindy Hatherly, Jools Joslin, Kate Harcourt, Prue Langbein, April Mardle, Carmel McGlone, Dorthy McKegg, Madeline McNamara, Lorae Parry, Sally Rodwell, Tracey Savage, Lucy Schmidt, Cathy Sheat, Johanna Smith, Vicki Walker, Sunny Amey

Te Reo Maori Season 1995

Four new plays commissioned and presented by Taki Rua Theatre in celebration of He Taonga Te Reo.

Taki Rua Theatre
2 - 23 October 1995

Korowai by Esther Tamehana
Director Piripi Moore
Choreographer Teokotai Pai Tai
Set Design Kate Peters
Lighting Design Jennifer Lal
Lighting Operator Ginny
Sound Operator Avril Thresh
CAST
Te Whakapono Te Whata, Peter Kaa, Esther Tamehana,
Tania Tamehana, Trudi Reve, Briarley Yates,
Kirsten Maioha, Ati Teepa
Korimako Singers Hohepa Tamehana, Sophronia Smith,
Keepa Smith

Maua Taua by Himemoana Baker
Director Tanea Heke
Music Composition Sharon Smith & Matt Tui
Set Design Kate Peters
Lighting Design Jennifer Lal
Stage Manager Celistina Sumby & Wayne Cribb
Lighting Operators Hone Gabites & Powley Pearse
CAST
Nicola Ngarewa, Rhys Morgan, Kirsty Hamilton,
Blair Sutcliffe, Te Mihinga Komene
Guitar & Vocals Sharon Smith
Cello & Percussion Matt Tui

Taku Rakau E by Kararaina Rangihau
Director Kararaina Rangihau
Set Design Kate Peters
Lighting Design Jennifer Lal
Lighting Operator Esther Tamehana
Stage Manager Ted Tait
CAST
Kararaina Rangihau, Atareta Rurehe, Ati Tepa,
Te Uamairangi Rangihau

Kapa Haka Blues na Godfey H Pohatu, Totoa Pohatu &
Nga Purapura Whetu Trust
Director Jim Moriarty
Co-Director Tamati Rice
Set Design Kate Peters
Lighting Designer Jennifer Lal
Lighting Operator Bronwyn Hayward
Stage Manager Zvonimir Mesarov
Composer Waiata Hirini Melbourne
Te Rakau Hua o Wao Tapu
CAST
Adrian Wagner, Gregory David King, Tamati Rice,
Tanya Phillips, Oriana Walker, Toni Huata,
Jerry Banse

Mana

A television reporter arrives in a small town to report on a freezing works closure. She antagonises everyone but ends up rediscovering her roots. The play addresses the issues of unemployment, disability, adoption and drinking and driving.

Written by John Broughton
Produced by Te Rakau Hua O Te Wao Tapu & SmokeFree

Taki Rua Theatre
7 - 23 September 1995

Director Jim Moriarty
Lighting Design Dave Harker
Musical Direction Jerry Banse
Lighting Operator Adrian Wagner
CAST
Bronwyn Hayward, Tanya Phillips, Toni Huata,
Zvon Mesarov, Tamati Rice, Oriana Walker,
Tuaru Dawson

Kilt

A Dance Work by Lynne Pringle
Featuring Solo Works by Josie Thompson & Lisa Densem.

Taki Rua Theatre
23 August - 2 September 1995

Choreography Lyne Pringle in collaboration Lisa Densem
Megan Adams & Caroline Bindon
Composer David Downes
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Lighting Operator Jennifer Lal
Stage Manager Gregory Smare
CAST
Lisa Densem, Lynne Pringle, Rose Beauchamp, Heto Ah Hi
Understudies Megan Adams, Caroline Bindon

The Debate - Te Whakarau

“Should Maori be the national language of New Zealand?” The debate between a Maori and Pakeha school deviates from what one would expect.

Written by Riwia Brown

Taki Rua Theatre
8 - 12 August 1995

Director Hone Kouka
Producers Bats & Taki Rua Theatres
Assistant Producers Fenn Gordon, Rachael Mansfield
Tour Manager Kathy Marshall
Publicist Makerita Urale
Lighting Operator Kathy Marshall
CAST
Kikiwa Duffin, Kirsty Hamilton, Nicola Kawana,
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Rhys Morgan, Jason Whyte

King Hits

A New Play Written and Directed by Hone Kouka

The second production of the 1995 Coopers & Lybrand Season of Te Roopu Whakaari
Taki Rua Theatre
15 July - 12 August 1995

Producer Tony Burns
Designer Amanda Yates
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Sound & Lighting Operator Jennifer Lal
Sound Design DJ Mu & George Nepia for Pacifik Noise
Production Manager Sean Coyle
Stage Manager Kate Peters
Sound Effects Christiaan Ercolano
CAST
Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa, Anne Budd, Nancy Brunning,
Hera Dunleavy, Val Maioha, Phil Grieve
FILM PRODUCTION
Director Hone Kouka
CAST
Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa, Matthew Chamberlain,
Mark Farrer, James Ariu, John Fa'o, Adrien Jacobs,
John Davis, Gary Farrer

Whaea Kairau - Mother Hundred Eater

The story of a dispossessed Irish woman whose livelihood is dependent on the slaughter of war.

Written by Apirana Taylor

1995 Coopers & Lybrand Season of Te Roopu Whakaari
Taki Rua Theatre
9 June - 8 July 1995

Director Colin McColl
Design Dorita Hannah
Lighting Design Tony Rabbit
Music Composition Laughton Pattrick
Producer Tony Burns
Stage Manager Kate Peters
Sound & Lighting Operator Jennifer Lal
Production Manager Sean Coyle
Publicist Sarah Hunter
CAST
Barbara Ewing, Hera Dunleavy, Nancy Brunning,
Jim Moriarty, Shimpal Lelisi, Phil Grieve,
Stephen Butterworth, Kate Peters, Sean Coyle

Nga Pou Wahine

In the words of the most important people in her life, the story of Kura unfolds. Auntie Lizzie, Uncle Walter, Kura's mother and her friends gradually reveal the special identity of Kura. Mana and strength will pass on to the next generation.

Written by Briar Grace-Smith

Taki Rua Theatre
10 - 20 April 1995

Director Nancy Brunning
Set & Lighting Design Sean Coyle & Kate Peters
Lighting Technician Jennifer Lal
Lighting Operator Erolia Ifopo
Foyer Exhibition Photographs by Jocelyn Carlin from the book MANA WAHINE.
Waiata Oriori composed by Pita Mahaki
Kaumatua & Ringawera Bob Wiki
Original Music composed and performed by Himiona Grace
CAST
Rachel House

Women Off The Planet Festival

Taki Rua Theatre
2 - 6 May 1995

Organiser Sarah Hunter

Foyer Art
Photographs from `MANA WAHINE' by Jocelyn Carlin
Pacific Paintings by Pusi Urale
Hand Made Crochet by Michelle Poole

Tuesday 2nd May Performances
MC Sima Urale
KARANGA Tungia Baker
QUABAX Pacific Soul Divas Martha & Sharon Samasoni & Mara Finau
POET Puti Lancaster
NGA POU WAHINE Preview of Taki Rua's next production by Briar Grace-Smith, Rachel House &
Nancy Brunning
CHINESE OPERA  Rosemary Jones and Jennyanna Meade present
anexcert from `THE ADVENTURES OF POON ONG'
BITTERFRUIT A commissioned 1 Act Play by Nicola Kawana
Performed by Nicola, Brownwyn Bradley, Mishelle Muagututia & Suzie Everard
TE TAU O TE REO MAORI Singers - Aurora Mreikura from
Wanganui and Nerissa Te Patu

Wednesday 3rd May Performances
MC Teuila Tualaulelei
BHANGRA INDIAN DANCE Namnita Kima & Navnita Prasad
VALLEY GAL Elaine Liua
TRACEY FROM TUATAPERE Performed by Brigit Saunders and
written in conjunction with Bronwyn Saunders & Jen Nolan
COMEDIAN Cathy Irwin
ROK `N' MOON A commissioned play by Erolia Ifopo.
Performed by Johanna and Mishelle.
Choreography by Tai.
IN THE SHADE OF THE MOONGLOW an original song by Tanya Muagututia
Esther Tamehana
Leraine and a Mad Bunch

Thursday 4th May Performances
OPENING VIDEO `When The Cats Been Spayed'
MC  Mairanga WhiteGIRLIES  A commissioned play by Elaine Luia and Lesley-Maree Hammond.
Directorial advice  Sima Urale
Performed by Mishelle Muagututia & Jo Smith
STROKE Short Film by Christine Jeffs, featuring Fiona Samuel
HOTWAX Premiere Video by Sarah Hunter, featuring Erolia, Johanna and Sumara
CHINESE OPERA Rosemary Jones and Jennyanna Meade performed `The Reincarnation of Tu Li Liang'
THE PINK Presented by OUTTAKES directed by Kathryn Fry.
PROJECTION made by a dyke inSydney
CAGED BIRD presented by Sumara the dancer and choreographer
A WIDOW DRUNKEN IN THE BRAIN A Memorial for Rangi Chadwick by Lisa Reihana
STORYTELLER Esther Tamehana accompained by Katarina Governor.

Friday 5th May Performances
MC Ms Gay Wellington
SPECIAL GUEST Gladys Priestly
PACIFIC UNDERGROUND SINGERS from Christchurch, Tanya Muagututia, Grace Vanilau, Jackie Phillips and Joy Vaele
INTRODUCING ALEXIS
FAIRY OF HAPPINESS Hazel
AEROBICS CHAMP Kylie Carter
MOTHERS `N' DAUGHTERS A commissioned play by Lucy Schmidt & Bronwyn Bradley
Featuring Suzie Everard, Nicola Kawana and Bronwyn.
Directorial advisors Miranda Harcourt, Jean Betts, and Lucy
TE TAU O TE REO MAORI CLASSICAL FLAUTIST Lynette Crawford.
TWO KUMARA AND A BAMBOO SHOOT Leraine Hortmanshoff, Katarina Governor, Sharon Smith

Saturday 6th May Performances
MC Pinky Agnew
THE VIRGIN MARY'S (Band) A deflowering debut featuring
Suzanne Lyons, Lucy Mulgan & Emma Featherstone.
BITTERFRUIT A commissioned 1 Act Play by Nicola Kawana
Performed by Nicola, Brownwyn Bradley, Mishelle Muagututia and Suzie Everard
PACIFIC UNDERGROUND SINGERS from Christchurch, Tanya Muagututia, Grace Vanilau, Jackie Phillips and Joy Vaele
SEX IN ALPHA STREET with Claire O'Brien
ROK `N' MOON  A commissioned play by Erolia Ifopo
Performed by Johanna and Mishelle.
Choreography by Tai.
`IN THE SHADE OF THE MOONGLOW' an original song by Tanya Muagututia.
SOUTH PACIFIC SINGER Gloria Jean Graham.
WAITING IN THE SUNSHINE A commissioned play by Frances Kewene.
Thanks to Karen Elliot Best & Stephen Sinclair
Directorial advice Jean Betts
TE TAU O TE REO MAORI Diva Mere Boynton
GRAND FINALE with Alexis

A Day at the Races

Written by John Broughton

Taki Rua Theatre
12 - 28 April 1995

Dramaturg Jean Betts
Lighting Design David Harker
Lighting Operator Monica Ahuriri
Publicist Monica Ahuriri
Administrator Deanne Allan
Musicians Conrad Phillips, Sharon Smith
CAST
Mairanga White, Jim Moriarty

Think Of A Garden

Written by John Kneubuhl

Taki Rua Theatre
8 March - 8 April 1995

Director Nat Lees
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Lighting Operator Oscar Kightley
Sound Design DJ Mu
Producer Catherine Cardiff
CAST
Nathaniel Lees, Michael Poe Daniel, Semuranna Bradbrook,
Le'autuli'ilagi Malaeta Sauvao, Sima Urale, K C Kelly,
Eteuate Ete, Desmond Kelly

Fringe Festival 1995

Taki Rua presented nine productions in the 1995 Fringe Festival.

Taki Rua Theatre
17 February - 16 March 1995

The Big Bang
February 17 - 26
Devised and produced by Tarpaulin Productions - Paula Crutchlow & Tamsin Larby
Director Paula Crutchlow
Lighting Operator Steve Hogg
Performed by Tamsin Larby

Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright
February 21 - 25
Conceived by Paul Maunder and Cast
Associate Director Tamsin Larby
Lighting Chris Edmond
Design Phil Waddington
Stage Manager Ian Jones
CAST
Michelle Ducat, Ken Fuimaono, Pauline Harper, Elaine Liua,
Paul Maunder, Beverley Mills, Malcolm Yockney

Stefan Wolf & The Madding Crowd
February 24 - 25
Lighting Lisa Maule
Sound Steve Hogg
THE BAND
Daniel Bov-Even, Stefan Woef, Tessa Thompson,
Peter Rees, James Hollings, Bryan Tresiddes,
Mike Gibson

The Lunar Seas
March 1 - 3
Rehearsal Director Kilda Northcott
Lighting Design & Operator Steve Hogg
Stage Manager Tai Pitai
DANCERS
Anna Groves, Roger Livingstone,
Sumara Fraser

The Return of Strictly Off The Wall
February 25 - March 4
Producer Sally Stopforth
Lighting Operator Monica Clifford
Stage Manager Alison Batterbee

a. SPASM
Video Director Glenn Birchall
Camera Operator Roland Ebbing
Lighting Design Steeve Yardly
Editor Glenn Birchall
Music UTI-Dot, Album - Polygon Window
Choreography Glenn Birchall
Composer Christiaan Ercolano
DANCERS
Glenn Birchall, Cardine Bindon,
Claire Thompson

b. The Ressurected, Revamped, Revised Return of Candomble
Written, Choreographed, Directed and Costumed by Sally Stopforth
Music arranged by Billy Watkins & Andrea Sandes
CAST
Eryn Wilson, Andrea George, Sam Samual,
David Backler, Lyne Pringle, Andrea Sanders,
Cameron Morrow, Louise Young
The Los Dogs Band Billy Watkins, Aron Coddel,
Nick Connel, Warren Maxwell, Andrea Sanders.

Nga Tai Takaapui
March 3
Presented by He Manu Ano
Directors Pat Utiera & Pita Te Tau
Stage Manager Mere Boynton
Technician  Steve Hogg
PERFORMERS
Special Guest Te Roopu Whai Huarahi
Also Featuring Hori Ahipene, Alexis Kennedy,
Ese Motusaga, Pita Te Tau,
Raukawa Mill, Mere Boynton,
Tahi Te Okota-i, Taipahi, He Manu Ano Performing Art Group

Electric Puha
March 4
Producer Mere Boynton
MC Peter Kaa
Bands and Performers
Chemistry Boyz, Short Notice, Two Kumara and a Bamboo Shoot,
Ruia Abraham & Hakiwa, Frontline

Think of A Garden
March 8 - April 8
Written by John Kneubuhl
Producer Catherine Cardiff
Director Nathaniel Lees
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Lighting Operator Oscar Kightley
Sound Design DJ Mu
CAST
Nathaniel Lees, Michael Poe Daniel, Semuranna Bradbrook,
Le'autuli'ilagi Malaeta Sauvao, Sima Urale, K C Kelly,
Eteuate Ete, Desmond Kelly

Fagogo
March 16
Samoan Storytelling with Fereni Etuati and Students from the "Aoga a Mata" programme which trains Samoan women in pre-school teaching, including traditional storytelling.

Workshops 1995

DEE-JAY & RAP WORKSHOP
January 16 - 19

Presented by Tu Tama Komiti Ki Poneke
Organiser Norman Taniwha
Tutors
Patriq Futialo (Caz)
Bill Urale
Denny Mulholland

Monday 16
10.00am - 1.00pm Introduction to the workshops
Tuesday 17
9.30am Video on Rap & D.Jing
Briefing on the Workshop
12.40pm Basic D.J technique.
Basic Rap technique.
Wednesday 18
9.30 Continue from yesterday.
How to write Rap's effectively.
The Secret.
How to work Turn-Tables on your own.
12.40pm Guest Speakers.
Thursday 19
9.30am Discussion on Summer City performance.
Begin writing Rap - or song for performance / recording

Special Events 1995

SUMMER REGGAE EXPLOSION - Music
Friday January 27
Presented by Destination Babylon and the Roots Foundation Sound System.
Artists performing Jules Issa, band Dam Native,
and selectors Stinky Jim, Tuffy Culture and Dub Head.
Wellington Artists DJs Roast Chicken and Mu.
Also Jesse James, DJ Lemon, Sgt Benji, and the Mighty Asterix.

NGA TANGATA TOA BOOK LAUNCH
May 3
Na Hone Kouka
Published through Victora University Press
Presented by Te Roopu Whakaari and Coopers & Lybrand
Karakia Wi Kuki Kaa
Mihi Wi Kuka Kaa
Background to Nga Tangata Toa Tony Burns
Reply Hone Kouka
Short Extract fron Nga Tangata Toa Nancy Brunning
Introduction to Te Roopu Whakaari and Fred Hutching, Coopers & Lybrand by Tony Burns
Reply by Fred Hutching
Introduction of the cast of Nga Tangata Toa

COLONISATION - Exhibition
May 22 - 23
An exhibition of sculpture by Matu Booth, who works in the mundane/found object tradition.
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Music Leraine Hortsmanshoff
Drums Andreas Lepper
Music Sherry Zou

ON STAGE - BOOK LAUNCH
May 23
A collection of pieces by Erina Toi-Paku, Shimpal Lelisi, Jo Smith, Peter Daube, Nancy Brunning, Hone Kouka.
Photo's by Sarah Hunter.
Published by Learning Media for Schools.
Karakia/ Mihi Hone Kouka
Mihi Henare Everitt
Mihi Simon Garrett

PHOOEY - Music
November 3
A dance party, with DJ's in the Foyer.

DUBULATION - Music
August 18
Roots Foundation V's Fonky Monks
An evening of phunkee noize.
Rhythmnauts, D.J's Mu, Leon, Clinton, Goosebumb, Sister Mary.

A DIRTY LOW DOWN CELEBRATION - BATS, DOWNSTAGE & TAKI RUA THEATRE'S XMAS PARTY & farewell to Dave Harker from Bats
Dec 17

Romiata (1994)

Roimata, having been brought up on the East Coast by her grandmother, comes to the city to stay with her half-sister Girlie. There she meets Eddy, the leader of an urban gang, and Kevin, a childhood friend who has since joined the Salvation Army.

Written by Riwia Brown

Taki Rua Theatre
16 September - 8 October 1994

Director Jim Moriarty

Presented by Te Ohu Whakaari

Set Design Hemi Ruawhe

Lighting Design Stephen Hogg

CAST

Donna Muir, Frances Kewene, Antoni Maioha,

Shane Rangi, Bradley Carroll, Kirsty Hamilton,

Tungia Baker

Original Season
The Depot
21 July - 7 August 1988

Director Rangimoana Taylor
Presented by Te Ohu Whakaari
CAST
Arihia Tania Bristowe, Poto Stephens, Peter Kaa,
Angela Heffernan, Apirana Taylor, Katherine McLuskie

Interior vs Exterior (I v E)

Presented by Merenia Gray

Taki Rua Theatre
4 - 14 May 1994

Director Merenia Gray
Composer Michelle Scullion
Set Design Andrew Thomas
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Costume Design Hillary Niederer
CAST
Lyne Pringle, Lisa Norling, Erolia Ifop,
Sally Stopforth, Merenia Gray, Dra MacKay

No Womb At The Inn

Presented by Antipodes

Taki Rua Theatre
5 - 9 April 1994

Set & Costume Design Kate Peters
Lighting Design Jo Kilgour
Stage Manager Dana Batho
Publicity Cushla Manner
Pianist Melinda Ollie-Holmes
CAST
Frances Kewene, Teresa Pomeroy, Lucy Schmidt,
Erina Toi-Paku, Bridget Saunders

Taku Tuakana

Presented by Wahine o Pakiri
Written, Directed and Performed by Star Gossage

Taki Rua Theatre
16 - 19 March 1994

Women Like Us

Written by Helen Jamieson

Taki Rua Theatre
14 - 19 March 1994

Director Anna Cameron
Producer Helen Jamieson
Lighting Design Cathy Knowsley
CAST
Adrienne Ranson, Mary Sutherland, Clare Adams

Message In A Bottle

Presented by Te Ohu Whakaari
Written and Performed by Apirana Taylor

Taki Rua Theatre
14 - 19 March 1994

Lighting Design Paul McInnes
Set Builder Dean Stewart

Stardust Sisters

Created and Performed by Nancy Stardust

Taki Rua Theatre
13 - 19 March 1993

Director Alice Capper-Starr
Music Sian Bennett
Set Design Viv Harris
Costume Megan Burrell
Stage Manager Sarah Spicer

Under The Sun

Presented by Funk It I Like It

Taki Rua Theatre
9 - 13 March 1994

On The Verge

Presented by The New Zealand School Of Dance

Taki Rua Theatre
9 - 12 March 1994

The Human Garden

Presented by Shona McCullagh & Artus

Taki Rua Theatre
23 February - 5 March 1994

Henry VIII

By William Shakespeare
Presented by Theatre at Large

Taki Rua Theatre
11 February – 5 March 1994

Directors Anna Marbrook & Christian Penny
Production Design Dorita Hannah
Music David Downes
Production Managers Jodie Rimmer, Mark Harlen
Stage Manager Lisa Maule
CAST
Jed Brophy, Tim Spite, Alison Bruce,
Anna Marbrook, Christian Penny

Special Events 1994

LUSHBURGER - Music
January 28th

THE ROOTS FOUNDATION - Music
January 29th

SKITZOID MEN - Music
Presented By Active 89Fm, Fringe 1994
March 18 & 19
Band Thane Walls-Guitar, Carson Turnbull-Vocals, Adam Carmichael-Bass, Vinnie McParland-Drums

IMPROVISATION CONCRETE - Music
March 16
Band Brian Hutson-Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet, Saw
Bass Guitar, percussion, Synthesizer Simon O’Rorke
Guitar, Synthesizer John Taylor
Trumpet Sam Jenks

SPINNING WHEEL
1994 Fringe Festival
Karen Hunter Lorraine Horst

DRESS
March 16th – March 19th

JUST ACAPELLA - Music
April 27th – April 30th
Presented By Taki Rua Theatre
Judges Nick Bollinger, Nancy Brunning, Annie Crummer
M.C Shimpal
Groups Whitieria Souls, Laf Boys, Rongotai 2, Te Hihiri, Innocent IBOs, Soulatude, Pacific Harmony, Wagner Brothers, O Le Leo o le Moana, Deliverers of Equal Abilities, Lumana’I, Chemistry Boyz

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

By Dario Fo

Taki Rua Theatre
13 - 27 November 1993

Director Murray Lynch
Stage Manager Sean Coyle
Production Manager Nicola Blackman
CAST
Paul Burns, Antoni Maioha, Shane Bartle,
Jeremy Scrivener, Simon Ferry, Sarah Boddy

Five Angels

George Anahera wants to start a band with his whanau. Their first gig is a flop and harsh words are followed by tragedy. George cannot accept this fate until his siblings back him up one last time.

Presented by Te Ohu Whakaari
Written and Directed by Hone Kouka

The Depot
14 October – 6 November 1993

Set Design Stephen Bain
Lighting Design Angela Sullivan
Costume Design Sharon Matthews
CAST
Hemi Rurawhe,Erina Toi Paku, Donna Muir,
Peter Daube, Lucy Schmidt, Bradley Carroll,
Aaron Jonkers, Katarina Governor

Stone Telling

Written by Rose Beauchamp
Presented by Mind’s Eye Productions

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
18 September – 9 October 1993

Director Madeline McNamara
Set Design Cecilia Denen
Lighting Design Lisa Maule
Costume Caroline Robinson
Music Judith Exley, Helen Johnstone, Kristen Wineera
CAST
Rose Beauchamp, Frankie Harris, Dra McKay,
Helen Moulder, Helen Johnstone, Kristen Wineera

Cracks

Maxine and Pinkie are working class factory girls in Sydney's Western suburbs and are driven to save enough money from their paltry wages to book a cargo ship to New Zealand.

Written by Lorae Parry

Taki Rua Theatre
16 September – 9 October 1993

Set & Lighting Design Tony Rabbit
Costume Caroline Robinson
Original Music Michelle Scullion
Stage Manager Angela Sullivan
CAST
Jo Briant, Helen Moulder, Claire Waldron,
Adele Chapman, Stelios Yiakmis

The Contest

Taki Rua Theatre
1 - 11 September 1993

Director Justine Simei-Barton
Choreography Mary Jane O’Reilly
Set Design John Parker
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Stage Manager Sarah Hunter
CAST
Shimpal Lelisi, Mele Ah-Sham, David Fane,
Brian Manusuate, Andrew Losefa, Misa Tupou,
DANCERS
Sefa Enari, Mishelle Muagututia,
Erolia Ifopo, Aynsley Tapuvae

Who Stole Santa

Childrens Show
Devised and performed by Krusty Co-op

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
10 - 19 December 1992

Production Manager Keri Ryan
Lighting Design Angela Sullivan
Publicity Ross Thomas
Lighting Operator Austin Whincup
CAST
Annalisa Turner, Des Morgan, Shannon Cooney,
Ross Thomas, Charlotte Manins, Venice Smith,
Sonja Van Der Meel, Darrin Murphy,
William Harris, Tabitha Jardine, Leon Sullivan

Summa Full Of Kala

Devised by Stuart Turner

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
25 November - 5 December 1992

Choreography Sally Stopforth
Music Composition Latu Harper and Mara Finau.
CAST
Sally Stopforth, Helaina Keely, Glenn Birchall,
Mere Boynton, Latu Harper, Mara Finau and
Pita Te Tau.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Bub Bridger, Sam Hunt, Quabax,
Ngarinderi-Narungga Dreaming -
Australian Aboriginal Dance Group,
Apollo, Janet Halborow, Bim Bros,
Mr Fungus, David Backler, Mike Eager,
Taiko Drums, Holiday Makers, Bertha,
Sam Manzanza, Katarina Govenor,
Gifted and Brown, Desert Road Band

Hide 'N' Seek

A drama about the search for identity and the truth in the face of prejudice.

Written by Hori Ahipene & Hone Kouka
Performed by TE OHU WHAKAARI

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
Premiere
27 October - 18 November 1992

CAST
Hori Ahipene, Rangimoana Taylor, Erina Toi-Paku,
Donna Muir, Kneel Halt

Taku Mangai - My Voice

One man show written and performed by Willie Davis

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
7 - 17 October 1992

Director Don Selwyn
Presented by Te Hina Marama
Lighting & Sound Operator Aaron Davis

Heartstarters (1992)

A season of rehearsed play readings.

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
28 September - 4 October 1992

Just Them Walking by Red Mole

Performed by Sally Rodwell, Alan Brunton,
Madeline McNamara

Yo Banfa by Stuart Hoar

Director Jean Betts
Performed by Anne Budd, Stephanie Creed,
Timothy Barlett, William Brandt

Think of a Garden by John Kneubuhl

Director Nat Lees
Performed by David Fane, Eteueti Ete, Des Kelly,
Nat Lees, Pusi Urale, Adele Tasmussen, Peter Vere-Jones

Wahine Toa

Dance / Theatre work devised by Keri Kaa, Jan Bolwell &
Sunny Amey
Original Music by Helen Fisher & Garth Farr

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
2 - 19 September 1992

Costume Design Jane Winnie
Lighting Design George Schneider
Lighting & Sound Operator Jeremy Anderson
Publicity Kathy Marshall
CAST
Christina Ngahuia Asher, Tungia Baker,
Sarah Franks, Stephanie Pohe,
Erina Toi-Paku, Mai-Maree Thompson,
Grace Turu, Mairanga White

RETURN SEASON
Taki Rua Depot Theatre
9 - 19 December 1992

Costume Design Jane Winnie
Lighting Design George Schneider
Lighting & Sound Operator Jeremy Anderson
Publicity Kathy Marshall
CAST
Christina Asher, Kathy Ngateina,
Romona (Bubba) Pewhairangi,
Sarah Franks, Stephanie Pohe,
Moi-Maree Thompson, Grace Turu,
Mairanga White
 

Horizons

Written by Frances Serra
Presented by the Performing Arts Theatre Trust, Christchurch

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
19 - 29 August 1992

CAST
Erolia Ifopo, Mishelle Muagututia, Cristal McGill,
Oscar Knightley, Campbell Taylor

The Tempest

Written by William Shakespeare

Taki Rua Deopt Theatre
24 June - 25 July 1992

Director Jeff Boyd
Choreography Leanne Plunkett
Music Composition Neill Duncan and Anthony Donaldson
Design Andrew Thomas
Lighting Design Alan MacShane
Stage Manager Anna Gough
CAST
Geoffrey Heath, Cameron Rhodes, Eddie Campbell,
John Leigh, Jacob Rajan, Lewis Martin,
Mairanga White, Stephen Papps, Michael Robinson,
Timothy Bartlett, Toni Gordon, Stephanie Millar
DANCERS
Leanne Plunkett, Katya Wilson, Annaleise Forde
MUSICIANS
Neill Duncan, Anthony Donaldson

Remembrance Of Things To Come

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
3 - 20 June 1992

Physical Theatre created and performed by Sue Morrison & Hone Kouka

Director Tommy Honey

Hono Tai - Where The Two Seas Meet

Bi-cultural contempory dance show.

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
6 - 16 May 1992

Choreography Merenia Grey, Katya Wilson,
Michael Parmenter & Ann Dewey
Music Trasch & David Long
Stage Managers Natalie Jane, Gillian Boyd
Production Manager Michael Tarrant
Lighting & Sound Operator Kate McIntosh
DANCERS
Merenia Gray, Katya Wilson

Touch of The Sun

Caroline Harris has recently died. Her daughters, Margaret Rose (Mungo) and Elizabeth (Lillibet), find that sorting out her belongings brings some curious information to light.

Written by Reneé

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
April 15 - May 2

Director Tony Forster
CAST
Jean Hyland, Donna Muir

Te Pouake Karaehe - The Glass Box

Irihapeti, a young Maori woman, is torn between her successful city life and the old values and customs she has grown up with and must confront this dilemma when she and her sisters return home for Christmas

Written and Directed by Renee
Presented by TE OHU WHAKAARI

NZ Internation Festival of the Arts Premiere
Taki Rua Depot Theatre
18 March - 11 April 1992

Producer Bridget Brady
Marketing Helen Morris
Set Design Anna Gough
Lighting Design Angela Sullivan
Lighting Operator Leanne
Set Builder Grant Lees.
CAST
Oriana Walker, Mairanga White, Toni Gordon,
Shane Rangi, Francis Kewene

Nga Wahine

Set in the labour ward of a maternity hospital. Dana is a young Maori student who finds herself pregnant. Moana is a well-educated, successful, married older woman also pregnant.

Written and Directed by Riwia Brown
Presented by TE OHU WHAKAARI

Maori Woman Playwright Premiere
NZ International Festival of the Arts
Taki Rua Depot Theatre
19 February - 14 March 1992

Producer Helen Morris
Set Design Andrew Thomas
Co-ordinator Bridget Brady
Lighting & Design Norman Apirana
CAST
Nancy Brunning, Eteuati Ete, Donna Muir,
Ingrid Prossor, Carol Smith

Raoul - Prince of Jeans

New Zealand Premiere

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
5 - 15 February 1992

Written and performed by Bill Direen

A performance exploring the rise and fall of Raoul, 'receiver of blessings', from local boy to overseas tycoon with his 'fastest fashion in the west'.

One Man Guy

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
22 January - 1 February

Devised and performed by Jon Pheloung with guest appearance by Todd Rippon

Produced by SMT

Iwitaia

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
8 - 15 January 1992

Maori Woman Playwrights Premiere
11 - 21 December 1991

Written by Haina Stewart
Presented by TE OHU WHAKAARI

Director Rangimoana Taylor
Producer Anne Keating
Production Manager Bridget Brady
Lighting Design Norman Apirana
Lighting Operator Pat Utiera
Production Assistant Makareta Matapelu

CAST
Haina Stewart, Hori Ahipene, Kone Kouku,
Roimata Baker, Apirana Taylor, Rena Owen,
Mere Boynton, Turei Reedy

Special Events 1992

CLONE SIMA - Benefit Party
January 24
Benefit Party for Sima Urale
Host Hori Ahipene
Bands The Bilge Festival, Quabax,Gifted and Brown,
Stan's Street Band
Performers Apirana Taylor, Neil Holt, Stuart Turner,
Mick Rose, Cliff Curtis

WILLIE BASS MACHINE Music
August 14
Jah Halems - Band

ROOTS FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM
September 10, October 1 & 22, December 23
Jamaican/ reggae music with DJ's Mu, Koa, Lemon and Roast Chicken.
October 1 With special guest Dubhead from Aucklands Deep Grooves Collective.
December 23 Masive Yuletide Bass Festival Reggae Dance Party
With guest DJ's Tuffy Culture and Dubhead (Deep Groves, Auckland), Jah Brenda, Wellingtons Sound Endorsement, featuring Apollo.
 

Workshops 1992

NEW FILM MAKERS WEEKEND
Part of the 5th Wellington Fringe Film Festival in Association with the 21st Wellington Film Festival
July 10 - 12

Co-ordinator Glenis Giles
Presenters Rachel Davis and Jonathan Brough
Projectionist Phillip Huber

Friday 10th July
MUSIC VIDEO by Peter Kalksma
SONG OF THE SOUTH SEAS by Chris Williams & Chris Todd
GO ASK ALEX by Geoff Collins
WHENEVER WE GET OUT OF THIS PLACE by Richard Nevitte
LAVENDER & BEES and CACTI by Chris Lyons
LAST LEGS by Joyce Palmer
THE BARE ESSENTAILS by Amos Cohen
THE GIFT by Paul jenden, Richard Bluck and Michelle Scullion
DREAM MAKERS by Robert Sakkies
HOTEL HAWKESTONE by Sebastian Doyle
SELECTION OF SUPER 8's by John Calder
SCRATCHINGS by May Trubuhovich
SWEETHEART ROLAND by Jane McKenxie
REALITY by Karen Garman & Co
SUPERNOVA OVA by Merry Isaac
THE MINUTE by Scott Reynolds

Saturday 11th July
HORSEPLAY by Simon Perkins
IN-FLUX by Janene Knox
MON DESIR by Nicola Marshall
HOLD ME by Phillippa Anderton
GNOME AWAY FROM HOME by Lisa Futschek
RIVER by David Reid
THE LAST SURREALIST - Paul Judge & Chris Todd
POSSE USA by Rongotai Lamas
BUS STOP by Paul O'Dwyer & Peter Evans
THE ART OF ATTRIBUTION by Alexander Campbell
HENRY ISLAND by Stephanie Donald
STEALING HOME by Jessica Hobbs
RETORT by Shay Dewey
THE RISE AND RISE OF THE KUMERA CHIP by Peter Tait & Angela Corry
ENDS MEAT by Stuart McKenzie
WHITE GLOVES AND GREEN SLEEVES by Simon Rier & Peter Kalkma
THE INVISABLE HAND by Athina Tsoulis

Sunday 12th July
Lunch at Taki Rua Depot Theatre and meeting with QEII Arts Council, NZFC, NZOA.
SCRIPT WORKSHOP chaired by Kate Jason-Smith, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh & Graheme Tetley
With Phillipa Campbell - Script Editing

CRITIC'S FORUM
August 2

Taki Rua Depot Collective in association with the local theatre and dance critics hosted a discussion on reviewing for Maori theatre, in light of the discussion generated by Barry Barclay's letter to Susan Budd.
Facilitator Keri Kaa
Critics
Pat Cooke - Sunday Dominion Times
Susan Budd - Dominion
Laurie Atkinson - Evening Post
Dennis Welch - Listener
Ruth Nicol - Contact

QEII Arts Council commissioned plays for Taki Rua Depot Theatre 1992

Hone Kouka to write a play KIND OF BLUE/ MAORI HIGH FIVE (June)
Lorae Parry to write a play CRACKS (September)
Willie Davis to write a play TAU TE RANGIMARIE (December)
 

Art of Success

Written by Nick Dear

Depot Theatre
6 November - 7 December 1991

Director Simon Bennett
Original Music Christiaan Erolaano
Designer Richard Hamilton
CAST
Emma Robinson, Willian Kircher, William Brandt,
Mick Rose, David Geary, Lee Hatherly, Anne Budd,
Lorae Parry, Kim Hunter, Peter Vere-Jones

Manuhiri

Touring Show Choreographed and Performed by Bronwyn Judge & Carol Brown

Depot Theatre
23 October - 2 November 1991

The Butcher's Wife

Touring Show presented by Theatre at Large

Depot Theatre
2 - 19 October 1991

Directed by Anna Marbrook and Christian Penny
CAST
Ian Huges, Beth Kayes, Anna Marbrook,
Christain Penny

Whatungarongaro & Mauri Tu

A double bill of Maori theatre presented by TE OHU WHAKAARI and HE ARA HOU

Depot Theatre
18 - 28 September 1991

Whatungarongaro
Written by HE ARA HOU
Directors John Anderson & Roma Potiki
CAST
Lionel Cullinan, Wiremu Grace, Makerita Matapelu,
Taupuhi McLetchie, Rena Owen, Lizzie Pengelly,
Ngarupiki Reid, Hemi Ruawhe, Briar Smith,
Patrick Utiera

Mauri Tu
Written and performed by Hone Kouka
Director Apirana Taylor

Still & Stone The Crow

By JORDON AND PRESENT CO.

Depot Theatre
4 - 14 September 1991

Musical Composer & Director Sue Alexander
Choreography Susan Jordon
Rehearsal Director Holly Cooper
DANCERS
Susan Jordon, Holly Cooper, Kilda Northcott,
Nick Blake, Anna Baird, Annaliese Ford

Three Sisters

Written by Anton Chekhov

Taki Rua Depot Theatre
1 - 31 August 1991

Director James Beaumont
CAST
Stephen Clements, Cathy Downes, Joanne Simpson, Angie Meiklejohn, Fiona Samuel, Lloyd Scott, Alistair Browning, Michael Galvin, Jonathan Densem, John Leigh, Geoffrey Dolan, Kate Harcourt, Patrick Smith, Donna Reid

The Song of the Civilised Thief

Touring Show by INSIDE OUT THEATRE COMPANY

Depot Theatre
17 - 27 July 1991

Directors Marie Adams & Mike Mizrahi.
Original Soundtrack by Keith Ballantyne
Te Kaikaranga Glynis Paraha
Lighting Design Bryan Caldwell
Stage Manager Debs Wallingford
Tour Manager Evan Blackman, MM Promotions
Management & Publicity Margi Mellsop, MM Promotions
CAST
Michael Mizrahi, Marie Adams, Linn Lorkin,
Bruce Hopkins, Michael Morrissey

The Last Kakapo

Touring Children's Show presented by Whakarite Theatre Company
Written by Francis Serra

Depot Theatre
8 - 11 July 1991

Director Robert Gilbert

Manawhenua

Late Night Touring Show presented by Whakarite Theatre Company
Written by Hemi Roberts & Lex Matheson

Depot Theatre
8 - 11 July 1991

Director Robert Gilbert
CAST
Kim Marie Guyton, Campbell Taylor, Carey Smith,
Elizabeth Sugrue

Our Country's Good

Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker.
Based on THE PLAYMAKER - A Novel by Thomas Keneally

Depot Theatre
19 June - 13 July 1991

Director Lorae Parry
CAST
Dulcie Smart, Madeline McNamara, Jean Betts,
Lloyd Scott, Duncan Smith, Vivian Bell,
Peter McAllum, Jeff Dolen, David McKenzie,
Tony Hopkins

Dead Tragic

Devised by Michael Williams & Darran Young.
Presented by Pushing Up Daisies Co-operative

Depot Theatre
5 - 15 June 1991

Director Christina Asher
Musical Director Michael Williams
CAST
Emma Kinane, Katherine Mitchell, Darren Young,
John Pheloung

Caramel Cream

Two young crims, Mitch and Pete, break into a building unaware that social worker Clare is working late. Intercoils themes of sex and race with their ugly offsprings sexism and racism.

Written by Stephen Sinclair

Depot Theatre
1 May - 1 June 1991

Director Duncan Smith
Set Design Duncan Smith & Jacquie Naismith
Lighting Design Alistair Edwards
Stage Manager Ceridwyn Roberts
Lighting Operator & Production Assistant Angela Sullivan
CAST
Turei Reedy, Joanne Simpson, Jed Brophy

Trifecta

A devilishly gothic play which explores the background and consequences involved when Vine undertakes a contract set by Galloway. The familiar sounds of the racetrack are a continuing background as are the sulfuric mists of Rotorua.

Written by Frank Whitten

Depot Theatre
27 March - 27 April 1991

Director Jeff Boyd
Original Music Composed and Produced by Barbara Griffin
Set Design Andrew Thomas
Lighting Design Steve Marshall
Lighting Operator Alistair Edwards
Stage Manager Simon Rayner
CAST
Eddie Campbell, Dulcie Smart, Fiona Samuel,
Peter McAllum, Emily Perkins, Turei Reedy, Jonathon Hendry
Racing Commentaries Peter Hambleton, Sid Tonks

Alive and Desperate

One woman show by Anne Jones

Depot Theatre - Premiere
6 - 23 March 1991

Director Anne Jones & Bob Watson
Assistant Director Ken Duncan
Lighting Design Bob Watson & Phil Blackburn
Publicity Kathy Marshall

Daddy's Girl

Written by Rena Owen

Depot Theatre - Premiere
26 January - 2 March 1991

Director Riwia Brown
Producer Kara Paewai
Lighting Design Norman Apirana
Set Design Leigh Ransfield
CAST
Wi Kuki Kaa, Rena Owen, Whetu Fala,
Tina Cook, Katherine McRae

The Johnny Smith Myth

One man show by Eteuati Ete

Depot Theatre
12 - 26 January 1991

Premiere of Samoan Play
Set Design Tommy Honey
Lighting Design Steve Marshall
Lighting Operator Steve Yardley
Stage Manager Sima Urale
Publicist Leigh Ransfield

Special Events 1991

HUI TAPA / MAORI NAMING CEREMONY OF THE THEATRE
Sunday 3 February 1991

Te Whanau of the Depot Theatre changed the theatre's name to "Taki Rua Depot Theatre", the name TAKI RUA was given to the theatre by Tungia Baker.

Dawn Ceremony @ 5am, and an informal party at 1pm

THE WILD VARIETY SHOW - Benefit Concert
April 25
Late Night Benefit Concert for Rachael Bennett Arts Foundation.
Organisers Fergus Aitken and Tim Denton

POETRY & SONG
May 9 - 11
With singer-songwriter Otis Mace & David Eggleton Poet Extrordinaire.

TWO DIAGONALS AND A SQUIGGLE - Music
1 December
A contemporary music concert.
Featuring
Diane Cooper - Percussion
Richard Foreman - Clarinet
Mathew Marshall - Guitar
Bernard Wells - Recorder

Workshops 1991

QEII Arts Council Commissioned plays for Taki Rua Depot Theatre 1991
Jame Beaumont 1991 Playwright in Residence Award to write THE MANX/ CLOSE (January)
Norelle Scott to write a play THE CO-DEPENDENCY PLAY (April)
Riwia Brown to write a play NGA WAHINE TOA/ THE WARRIOR WOMEN (April)
Roma Potiki to write a playLIKE A WAVE (September)
Rena Owen to write a play THE LAST SUPPER (December)

Glory Box - Christmas Show

Late Night Show by Pinky Agnew & Therese O'Connell

Depot Theatre
14 & 15 December 1990

Glory Box Pinky Agnew & Therese O'Connell
with The Mistletoes Katherine McRae, Barabara Griffin & Latu Harper

Sweet Nothings

Written by Cathy Downes & Janet Findlay

Depot Theatre
28 November - 22 December 1990

Director Cathy Downes
Musical Director Michael Williams
Set Design Tommy Honey
Lighting Design Michael Knudson
Choreography Sally Stopforth, Trish Popperwell
CAST
Robyn Malcolm
Heather Bolton
MUSICIANS
Keyboards Michael Williams
Guitar Geoff Hughes

Whatungarongaro (Disappearing Eyes)

By He Ara Hou Theatre Maori Inc

Depot Theatre
24 October - 10 November 1990

Director Roma Potiki with John Anderson
Lighting Design Norman Apirana, Helen Todd
Set Design Roma Potiki, Paora Rangiuaia-Deery
Production Manager Clea Hoskins
CAST
Lizzie Pengelly, Briar Smith, Hemi Rurawhe,
Makerita Matapelu, Wiremu Grace, Perry Piercy,
Roma Potiki, Ngarupiki Reid, Ngarupiki Reid,
Taupuhi McLetchie, Lionel Cullinan

Better Than Normal

Depot Theatre - Late Night Show
27 September - 20 November 1990 (Thurs-Sat)

One Woman Show Written and Performed by Sue Dunlop

The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant

By Rainer Weiner Fassbinder

Depot Theatre
18 September - 20 October 1990

Director & Set Design James Beaumont
Lighting Design Kim Hunter
Stage Manager Helen Searancke
Music Consultant Sue Alexander
Translations Andreas Lepper
Poster Design Phillip Kelly
CAST
Anne Budd, Lorae Parry, Katherine McRae,
Madeline McNamara, Lee Hatherly,
Michelle Richecoeuer
Accordionist Janet Dunn

Te Hokina

In this sequel to "Roimata," the two sisters have returned to the East Coast. Girlie is about to get married, and Roimata invites Eddie up for the wedding.

Written by Riwia Brown

Depot Theatre
15 August - 8 September 1990

Director & Set Design Apirana Taylor
Lighting Design & Operator Norman Apirana
Production & Publicity Kara Paewai
Poster Design Phil Kelly
CAST
Rena Owen, Lani Gifford, Darren Young,
Hori Ahipene, Carol Smith, Madeline McNamara

Glambo

By Full of Piraniyas Dance Company
Choreographed by Marc White

Depot Theatre
25 July  - 11 August 1990

Lighting Design Kim Hunter
Set Design Leigh Ransfield
Manager Lisa White
Marketing Manager Kathryn Marshall
DANCERS
Kathryn Mowett, Carka Martell,
Leanne Plunkett, Rochelle Kirby,
Stanley Atanga, Matt Peat

The Birthday Stain

Frank, just out of prison, Allison, Roxy and Tommy spring a surprise party for Father on his birthday. A menacing and sardonic gothic revenge drama.

Written by Mark Casson

Depot Theatre
27 June - 21 July 1990

Director Glenn McKenzie
Set Design Stuart Shepard
Lighting Design Martin Roberts
Production Co-ordinator Helen Searancke
CAST
Glynis Angell, Shane Bartle, Juliet Furness,
James MacLaurin, Peter Sledmere

Te Whanau a Tuanui Jones

A 1990 Taki Rua Commissioned Play
Written by Apirana Taylor

Depot Theatre
23 May - 23 June 1990

Director Apirana Taylor
Co-Director & Producer Jim Moriarty
Lighting Design & Operation Norman Apirana
Set Design Ngapine Dinnan
Photogaphy  Peter Dinnan
Poster & Flier Design Leigh Ransfield
CAST
Rongo Tupatea Kahu, Tina Cook, Peter Sears,
Carol Smith, Pita Te Tau, Eteuati Ete,
Rowena Hawea Harvey, Marton Csokas,
Zvonimir Mesarov, Kingi Morgan, George Manukau

North Island High Schools & Marae Tour
Wellington, Taranaki, Whanganui, Horowhenua
29 October - 19 November 1990

Director Rena Owen
Tour Manager Leigh Ransfield
Production Manager Carol Smith
Stage Manager Kingi Morgan
Tour Committee Whetu Fala, Mere Boynton, Nan Wehipeihana
CAST
Du Kahu, Larnie Gifford, Sima Urale, Carol Smith,
George Manukau, Colin Kitchingman, Hori Ahipene,
Kingi Morgan, Turei Reedy, Macgregor Cameron

Jungle Gym Johnnie

Written by Jeff Addison

Depot Theatre
4 April - 9 May 1990

Director Glenn McKenzie
Musical Director Jeff Addison
Set Design Prunelle Wilde
Choreography Sally Stopforth
Lighting Design & Operation Martyn Roberts
Poster Design Greg O'Brien
CAST
Peter McAllum, Stephen Hollins, Jed Brophy,
Emily Perkins, Jeremy Smith, Dra McKay,
Yolande Smythe, Joan Reid, Paul Riley,
Jeff Addison, John Wilson, Peter Daube

No Ordinary Sun

A selection of Poems by Hone Tuwhare

NZ International Festival of the Arts - Late Night Show
Depot Theatre
21 - 31 March 1990

ROPU  Jim Moriarty, Tungia Baker, Rena Owen,
Zvonimir Mesarov, Tui Farrell
KAIAWHINA  Keri Kaa
WAIWHAKARITE  George Manukau, David Moriarty

Producer Jim Moriarty
Executive Director Rangimoana Taylor
Executive Officer Rameka Cope
Production Manager Gabe Giddens
Publicity Co-ordinator Carla Van Zon
Production Assistant Tobias Mills
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Production Design Eruera Nai
Lighting Technicians Norman Apirana, Micheala Rooney
Physique Tutor Shane Rongonui
Production Photographer Peter Dinnan
CARVERS  Tawira Whakairo Rakau
TAKI WIRA  Manos Nathan, Eruera Nia, Hone Pumipi
KAIKO  Lance Tau, Jim Downey, Mama Garliand, Toy Tahiere

Hei Wawata

Dance work performed by TAIAO

NZ International Festival of the Arts
Depot Theatre
13 - 22 March 1990

Choreography Stephen Bradshaw.
Features work by Maori choreographers Mona Nepia,
Suzanne Renner, Neil Gudsell, Pita Te Tau,
Dorothy Watford

Administration Gail Richards, Carla Van Zon.
Technical Helen Todd, Noleen Koroi.

DANCERS
Norman Potts, Adrienne Gray, Hori Ahipene,
Pita Te Tau, Cliff Curtis, Corinna Hunziker,
Dorothy Waetford, Leichelle Tanoa,
Stephen Bradshaw

Broken Arse

A powerful and disturbing examination of the effects of racial tension and institutional dehumanisation.

Written by Bruce Stewart

NZ International Festival of the Arts
Depot Theatre
3 - 31 March 1990

Director Rangimoana Taylor
CAST
Rees Fox, Michael Galvin, Peter Kaa, Darren Young,
Apirana Taylor, Peter Dennett, Colin Kitchenman,
Jonathan Hendry and Maggie Harper

Producer Jim Moriarty
Executive Director Rangimoana Taylor
Executive Officer Rameka Cope
Production Manager Gabe Giddens
Publicity Co-ordinator Carla Van Zon
Production Assistant Tobias Mills
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Production Design Eruera Nai
Lighting Technicians Norman Apirana & Micheala Rooney
Physique Tutor Shane Rongonui
Production Photographer Peter Dinnan
CARVERS Tawira Whakairo Rakau
TAKI WIRA Manos Nathan, Eruera Nia & Hone Pumipi
KAIKO Lance Tau, Jim Downey, Mama Garliand & Toy Tahiere

He Oriori Mo Te Tamariki

Stories for children.
Written and performed by Tina Cook & Whetu Fala

NZ International Festival of the Arts
Depot Theatre
3 - 31 March 1990

Producer Jim Moriarty
Executive Director Rangimoana Taylor
Executive Officer Rameka Cope
Production Manager Gabe Giddens
Publicity Co-ordinator Carla Van Zon
Production Assistant Tobias Mills
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Production Design Eruera Nai
Lighting Technicians Norman Apirana & Micheala Rooney
Physique Tutor Shane Rongonui
Production Photographer Peter Dinnan
CARVERS  Tawira Whakairo Rakau
TAKI WIRA  Manos Nathan, Eruera Nia & Hone Pumipi
KAIKO  Lance Tau, Jim Downey, Mama Garliand & Toy Tahiere

 

Te Hara & Nga Puke

Two one act plays by John Broughton

NZ International Arts Festival Matinee
Depot Theatre
3 - 31 March 1990

Te Hara
Director Anne Keating
CAST
Tungia Baker, Mere Boynton, Tina Cook

Nga Puke
Director Lisa Warrington
CAST
Maggie Harper, Tobias Mills

Producer Jim Moriarty
Executive Director Rangimoana Taylor
Executive Officer Rameka Cope
Production Manager Gabe Giddens
Publicity Co-ordinator Carla Van Zon
Production Assistant Tobias Mills
Lighting Design Helen Todd
Production Design Eruera Nai
Lighting Technicians Norman Apirana & Micheala Rooney
Physique Tutor Shane Rongonui
Production Photographer Peter Dinnan
CARVERS Tawira Whakairo Rakau
TAKI WIRA Manos Nathan, Eruera Nia & Hone Pumipi
KAIKO Lance Tau, Jim Downey, Mama Garliand & Toy Tahiere

Oracles & Miracles

Written by Steven Eldrid-Grigg
adapted for stage by Norelle Scott

Depot Theatre Season
24 January - 24 February 1990

National Tour
February - July 1990

Director Cathy Downs
Design Tommy Honey
Producer Paragon Arts
Graphic Design Philip Kelly
CAST
Miranda Harcourt, Fiona Samuel, Murray Keane
FILM SEGMENTS
Kate Harcourt, Elizabeth McRae