Marama
Encounter the sacred beauty of the forests of Fiji, the Solomon’s, Samoa and Aotearoa at MARAMA, a richly textured and potent new theatre work from internationally acclaimed company, The Conch, making its world premiere at Auckland Arts Festival 2016.
Marama is a powerful call from women of the Pacific – the voices of a vanishing world.
The devastating effects of deforestation on their homelands and culture are brought startlingly to life through waiata, chants, dances and rituals gracefully and magically performed. As their story unfolds and as the women emerge from and disappear into their ever-changing environment, we are reminded of the ancient connection between a woman’s body and the earth and the strength and fragility of the ground upon which we all dwell.
Directed by the much-admired Nina Nawalowalo, with compositions based on field recordings, traditional songs and new works by renowned New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, indescribably beautiful design by Fabiana Piccioli (lighting designer for iTMOi) and Nicole Cosgrove, Marama will leave you breathless.
Expose yourself to a world seldom seen at this touching, visceral, must-see show.
Founded in 2002, The Conch has gained an international reputation for stunning visual theatre bringing audiences into connection with the beating heart of the Pacific. Previous international seasons have included The Sydney Opera House and London’s Barbican Centre .
‘A window on a world seldom seen in the theatre’ – The Sun Herald, Sydney
SEASON DETAILS
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Show |
Marama |
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Where |
Rangatira, Q Theatre |
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When |
Wednesday 2 March, 8.00pm ; Thursday 3 March, 6.30pm; Friday 4 March, 8.00pm; Saturday 5 March, 2.00pm & 8.00pm; Sunday 6 March, 5.00pm |
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Duration |
1hr no interval |
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Price |
A Res $59; A Res Friend/Conc/Group $53; B Res $45; B Res Friend/Conc/Group $39 |
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Bookings |
Book at Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz/ P: 09 970 9700 or 0800 111 999 |
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Information |
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Social Media |
facebook.com/Aklfestival @Aklfestival |
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Media enquiries |
Meredith McGrath, PR & Media Manager, Auckland Arts Festival P: +64 (0)9 3740317 M:+64 (0)27 4473247 Meredith.mcgrath@aaf.co.nz |
*Warning: Contains strobe lighting
Co-produced by Auckland Arts Festival and The Conch, with support form Creative NZ and The British Council.
Auckland Arts Festival is core funded by Auckland Council.