Theatre
Music

Kōpū

Is that my nipple hair between your teeth? You’re welcome. The wāhine of KŌPŪ weave live music, performance, poetry, and poi to share a hilariously honest and no-holds-barred account of their femininity on their own terms.

$35 - $49 (Service fees may apply)
90 minutes (no interval)
Wed 23 - Sat 26 March
Wed 23 Mar, 8pm - 9:30pm
Thu 24 Mar, 6pm - 7:30pm
Fri 25 Mar, 8pm - 9:30pm
Sat 26 Mar, 8pm - 9:30pm
Cancelled

HEADS UP

Cancellation: AAF regrets to announce that due to New Zealand moving to RED under the COVID-19 Protection Framework, Kōpū has been cancelled. Ticketholders will receive a full refund. Please check your email for further information. The current list of AAF show and event updates can be found here and AAF’s COVID-19 Ticketing Terms & Conditions here.

 


 

Is that my nipple hair between your teeth? You’re welcome.

Wahinetanga in this current climate, and the day and night duality of being fiercely everything at once, is shared by this kāhui whetū of multi-talented performers.

The wāhine of KŌPŪ weave live music, performance, poetry, and poi to share a hilariously honest and no-holds-barred account of their femininity on their own terms. Answer the call of a cheeky ballad of a show that shares the songs of young wāhine Māori as they navigate this world, hairy nipples first, in the footsteps of the naughty nannies from the kāuta.

 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 wahine within us all.

Featuring Tuakoi Ohia, Brady Peeti, Jane Leonard, Ngākirikiri Kershaw, Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana, and Te Arohanui Way-Korewha. 

Recommended for 13+
Strong language

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