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Emily Kristen Morris & JJ Niemann in Concert!

Emily Kristen Morris and JJ Niemann, all the way from NYC, are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind concert experience in New Zealand, proudly presented by Little Joke Productions.

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Kōanga Festival 2026: Playwrights Programme Tono

Have an idea or script you’ve been eager to develop? Submissions for our Kōanga Festival Playwright Programme open 28th January!

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HORA NGĀ WHETŪ

We invite you to join us for an evening celebration featuring a series of stories and theatrical activations that have been international favourites as well as indigenous favourites over the years.

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Ngā kaupapa kei mua i a tātau | Opportunities and events at Te Pou

Out The Gate V2

Out the Gate v2 is a no-rules stand-up show where comics go all in and nothing’s The stand-up show that doesn’t hold back — bold, unfiltered, and straight out the gate off limits.

Rock of Ages HOMEPAGE SLIDER - West AKL (1300 x 975 px)

Rock of Ages Youth Edition

Rock of Ages is a high-energy musical filled with iconic 80s rock anthems adapted for young voices: the perfect, fun-filled introduction to acting and singing, wrapped up in a classic boy-meets-girl story that’s easy to love. Everyone – whether on stage or in the audience – will be left singing in their seats!

Kōanga Website Tiles (1920 x 1080 px)

Kōanga Festival | Hardcase Hori Housie

The ultimate throwback to Aotearoa’s favourite community fundraiser: Housie!

Kōanga Festival | Te Arero Toi 2025

Kōanga Festival 2025 | Te Arero ToiA free writing wānanga for Māori kaituhi 21 Sep, 2024 Te Pou Theatre Kore Utu | Free Register Here

Kōanga Festival | Kia Pohewatia | Samara Reweti

A unique work-in-development showing from Atamira Dance Company’s ‘Kia Pōhewatia’ choreographic residencies, exploring the politics of the gaze—investigating surveillance, intimacy, and perception.

Kōanga Festival | Kia Pohewatia | Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann

A unique work-in-development showing from Atamira Dance Company’s ‘Kia Pōhewatia’ choreographic residencies, activating space through whakapapa, memory, and embodied storytelling.

Tūākiri | About Us

Te Pou is a kaupapa Māori performing arts venue for all, located at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Auckland. We are dedicated to providing an accessible home for the creation and presentation of performing arts and house programmes that uplift our community.

Tautoko| Support

Te Pou Theatre has stood strong as a pou whakawhirinaki for the community despite these difficult times we all find ourselves in. We continue to present shows and festivals online and in-person, build our new whare and support the Māori performing arts community. Learn how you can support Te Pou in our bold vision for the future of Māori performing arts.

Hōtaka / Our Programme

In 2021, Te Pou Theatre will present a programme of three original works, partnership presentations, our Whakapuawai programme of development wānanga for the performing arts sector, Rangatahi focused activities and our annual Kōanga Festival celebrating Māori stories and storytellers.