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.”
Candice Luke, NZ Herald, May 2023
“a series of beautifully crafted vignettes superbly performed”
Lexie Mattheson, Theatreview, May 2023
“Wit, waiata and Whitney Houston; Kōpū is the riotous and empowering thrill ride through the experiences of wāhine Māori that everyone needs to see.”
Amy Cotter, Rat World, May 2023
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
Kaituhi | Writer
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Ringatohu | Director
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Operator
Set Designer
Choreographer
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
Kaiwhakahaere Whakaari | Producer
Musical Consultant
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
When you arrive at Corban Estate, follow the signs that lead to our whare.
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 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.
Follow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.
The Te Kōpua foyer, bar, kauta and pae tīkiti will be open 1 hour before show time.
🎟️ 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.
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 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.
We encourage you to share the gift of theatre by passing your ticket onto someone else to enjoy if you have to stay home.
This show contains adult themes, coarse language, racial slurs & content that may be offensive to some.