"I certify that the above is as literal a translation of the Treaty of Waitangi as the idiom of the language will admit of." Henry Williams
- Wow, right?
Inspired by this cover-note to the "first" and worst attempt at lawful cohesion between Māori and Pākeha, six Māori playwrights present a collection of imaginative and satirical short plays.
WHYTANGI is a fun and cheeky bilingual collection that respond to this ratchet assessment of te reo Māori, the perils of translation, the impact of our treaty partnership and also - what would it be like if the tables were turned?!
This collection of short works, originally conceived for the stage will be presented in short digital theatre experiences, offering different opportunities to engage with theatre at a distance.
All Whytangi?? shows are free to watch and listen to. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to see all releases.
WHYTANGI?? DIGITAL PROGRAMME
KAIWHAKAARI | Cast
Baylee Watene-Kay
Ngāpuhi, Ngati Porou
Mataara Stokes
Ngati Hine
Tuakoi Ohia
Ngāti Hine, Te Atiawa, Te Arawa, Tanui waka, Mataatua Waka
Tyler Wilson-Kōkiri
Ngati Porou
RELEASED 3 SEPTEMBER 2020
The Chosen Ones by Albert Belz
It is 4000 years from now only Māori survive, but why and how? Belz takes ridiculous theories of the past waaaaay into the future to reflect on today.
Radio Play available on our Kōanga Festival Podcast
RELEASED 10 SEPTEMBER 2020
ID10M by Antonio Te Maioha
Te Maioha shoves a new lens in our face through which we can literally re-view the treaty throughthe story of The Three Little Pigs.
Premiere on Facebook and available through Te Pou social media channels:
RELEASED 14 - 20 SEPTEMBER 2020
Willie’s Wānanga on Wheels by Amber Curreen
Welcome to a te reo Māori tipi haere on the Northern Express, Tāmaki Makaurau to Te Reinga with ol Willie.
See page for all episodes, and available through Te Pou social media channels:
RELEASED 18 SEPTEMBER 2020
A Little Brown Lie by Annette Morehu
In Morehu’s fun new short work, Aroha enlists her reo speaking bestie KC to help her snag Mr. Tika online with unintended consequences.
Premiere on Facebook and available through Te Pou social media channels:
RELEASED 23 SEPTEMBER 2020
Found in Translation by Tainui Tukiwaho
Tukiwaho brings together Puhi and Pioneer i ngā wā o mua; The pitfalls of translation cannot this love thwart.
Premiere on Facebook and available through Te Pou social media channels:
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