Witness what happens when some of Aotearoa’s top performing artists collaborate with an ensemble of young storytellers from youth organisation, Ngā Rangatahi Toa. Real, moving, and an absolute must-see.
From critically acclaimed creative youth organisation, Ngā Rangatahi Toa, comes a deeply moving theatre work crafted from the experiences of some of our city’s most radiant rangatahi.
Devised from scratch in the week before the season, the show is a raw, honest and empowering retelling of the experiences of an ensemble of rangatahi from all over Tāmaki. Guided by some of Aotearoa’s top performing artists, the rangatahi command the stage through dance, song, rap, drama and more.
Those guiding the rangatahi through the creation of Manawa Ora: Tōku Whakaruruhau will include treasured Grey-Lynn rapper Diggy Dupé, the highly-respected Freshmans Dance Crew and Karlos Saunders Tunks of Kora. Theatre rangatira, Hadleigh Pouesi and Chris Graham will co-direct the show, weaving the rangatahi’s stories together into an unmissable experience.
With 2023 marking the second year that Manawa Ora will be staged in Q Theatre's Loft, the rangatahi are excited about returning to the stage to present another phenomenal performance. If you’ve been looking for a show to be deeply moved by, this is it.
Nau mai haere mai!
Presented by:
Ngā Rangatahi Toa
Sponsors:
Next Gen
One Percent Collective
Foundation North
SkyCity Community Trust Creative New Zealand
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