KŌPŪ

Written by Tuakoi Ohia
An end of year tasty treat for Tāmaki!

Āhea | When

Kei hea | Where

Utu | Cost

Roanga | Duration

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Kaupapa | About

She is Kōpū i te ao, Parearau i te pō and if her teke could jingle it would sound like this. 

KŌPŪ is ‘cumming’ home! After a sell out Premiere Season in 2023, touring the motu in 2024, a short film spinoff and award nominations, ngā wāhine o KŌPŪ are back in the whare! 

 

Ho, ho, ho your way through our cheeky ballad of a show, sharing the tales of our young wāhine Māori as they navigate this world, festive nipples first, following in the footsteps of our naughty nannies from the kāuta.

 

Our kāhui whetū of multi-talented performers weave live music, performance, poetry, and poi to share a hilarious honest and no hold barred account of their experiences of wāhinetanga now; The day and night duality of being fiercely everything at once.

“Wāhinetanga is on raw, real, frank, and sexy display here... these wāhine would fit right in on Broadway.”

“a series of beautifully crafted vignettes superbly performed”

“Wit, waiata and Whitney Houston; Kōpū is the riotous and empowering thrill ride through the experiences of wāhine Māori that everyone needs to see.”

So, kindly unpeg yourself from the patriarchy, check your white feminism at the door and join us in a hearty musical celebration of the ira Wāhine in us all.

 

Ngahau | Te Reo Māori | Live music | Storytelling | Prose | Movement | Sass

Ngā Tangata | Cast & Creatives

Picture of Tuakoi Ohia

Tuakoi Ohia

Kaituhi | Writer
Kaiwhakaari | Actor

Picture of Brady Peeti

Brady Peeti

Kaiwhakaari | Actor

Picture of Amber Curreen

Amber Curreen

Ringatohu | Director

Picture of Jane Leonard

Jane Leonard

Kaiwhakaari | Actor

Picture of Ngakirikiri Kershaw

Ngakirikiri Kershaw

Kaiwhakaari | Actor

Picture of Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana

Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana

Kaiwhakaari | Actor

Picture of Bekky Boyce

Bekky Boyce

Operator

Picture of John Verryt

John Verryt

Set Designer

Picture of Kura Te Ua

Kura Te Ua

Choreographer

Picture of Te Arohanui Way-Korewha

Te Arohanui Way-Korewha

Kaiwhakaari | Actor

Picture of Teiaro Taikato

Teiaro Taikato

Stage Manager

Picture of Paige Pomana

Paige Pomana

Sound Designer

Picture of Jane Hakaraia

Jane Hakaraia

Kaiwhakahaere Whakaari | Producer

Picture of John Gibson

John Gibson

Musical Consultant

Tīkiti | Tickets

All tickets to this event are General Admission and are currently available online. 

$50 Tautoko Tīkiti (Supporting Te Pou Theatre and our artists)
$35 Pakeke (Standard Adult Ticket)
$28 Kaumātua (*Gold card)
$28 Hāpori (Whānau Turi, *Community Services card, *Equity Member)
$30 Rangatahi (*Student card)

$30 Rōpū (Group of 6+)

$28 Rōpū (Group of 15+) 

*Proof of claim is required, please have your ID card ready to present when attending the event.

 

For Tīkiti Tūru Wīra, select ‘Wheelchair Access’ section when booking online, then select a ticket price from the list presented.

 

If you need assistance with your booking please contact us at booking@tepoutheatre.nz

 

Taenga | Arrival

Our whare is located at Corban estate Arts Centre, 2 Mt Lebanon lane, Henderson, Waitakere.

When you arrive at Corban Estate, follow the signs that lead to our whare.

Ways to get here:

🚲 Cycle

There is a scenic cycle way that leads to Corban Estate Arts Centre. Lock your bike up in the bike stand available on site.

🚌 Bus & train

Bus and train links arrive at Henderson Transport Centre, which is within walking distance to our whare. Check the public transport route in your area to plan your trip.

🚗 Parking

Follow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.

When you arrive:

The Te Kōpua foyer, bar, kauta and pae tīkiti will be open 1 hour before show time. 
🍷Our Bar serves a full range of beverages (non alcoholic and alcoholic) and snacks.  

🍴 Our Kauta will be open for tasty bites before the show including steamed hāngī buns from The Hāngī Master, a vegetarian platter and a selection from ‘I Love Pies’.

🎟️ Our Pae Tīkiti (Box Office) will be open for ticket sales and pick ups.

Note: We no longer accept cash payments but welcome all major cards and paywave. 

Whakatapoko | Accessibility

Wheelchair and walker accessibility

Our whare is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.

To ensure you have the best visiting experience, contact us at info@tepoutheatre.nz about your access needs so we can anticipate your visit.

Please note, your walker will need to be stored away during the performance so that it’s not a trip hazard to other patrons. An usher will return your walker to you whenever you need it.

Service animals

Service animals are welcome at our whare. If you’re bringing a service animal to an event, contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz before your visit so we can anticipate your arrival.

Covid 19 Considerations

If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been required to isolate, please stay home.

We encourage you to share the gift of theatre by passing your ticket onto someone else to enjoy if you have to stay home.

 

Masks are not required, but you are welcome to wear one.

Content Warnings

This show contains adult themes, coarse language, racial slurs & content that may be offensive to some.