Thoroughly Modern Māui

Metro Māori Productions Ltd's Thoroughly Modern Māui will be presented across Aotearoa in September/October 2022 as part of PANNZ's touring programme, Tour-Makers. Tour dates and regions will be announced soon.

 

 

 

Director - Matariki Whatarau
Dramaturge - Kate Prior & Renee Lyons
Writer/Performer - Rutene Spooner
Music - Te Aihe Butler & Rutene Spooner
Costume - Tina Thomas
Executive Producer - Metro Māori Productions Ltd
Production Partner - Pilot Productions

Image credit (hero): Ivan Muller
Image credit (production photos): Jack Barry, 2113 Creative

Many moons ago, a superhero of a different kind ruled this side of the Pacific. His name was Māui-Tikitiki-A-Taranga – MĀUI.

A warrior and demigod, his adventures are woven into the fabric of Pacific history. In Aotearoa, this ‘Māori Superman’ was fast, fit, and funny. He was the total package. He slowed the sun, fished up the North Island and brought fire to the world – to name just a few of his feats!

Burgeoning music theatre star Rutene Spooner is channelling this Māori hero into a modern-day icon – complete with rhinestones and glitter. This ‘haka-boogie-hori’ will be pulling out all his tricks from the past and reincarnating Māui into a living breathing musical rock star before your very eyes. Featuring charmingly quick-witted songs, hilarious antics and heart-felt storytelling.

 

Developed in partnership with Auckland Live.

"A highly talented and hilarious performer... the whanaungatanga
between Spooner and his band radiates authenticity and joy." - Theatrescenes

Show Dates and Bookings

Ahurei Reo Festival, Wellington

Pipitea Marae & Function Centre

Wednesday, 14th September - 7:30 p.m.

Ahurei Reo Festival, Wellington

Pipitea Marae & Function Centre

Thursday, 15th September - 7:30 p.m.

Ōtaki

Māoriland Hub

Saturday, 17th September - 7:00 p.m.

Auckland Live

Wintergarden, The Civic

Saturday, 24th September - 6:30 p.m.

Auckland Live

Wintergarden, The Civic

Sunday, 25th September - 4:00 p.m.

Whakatāne

Little Theatre

Wednesday, 5th October - 7:00 p.m.

Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival

Lawson Field Theatre, Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa/Gisborne

Saturday, 8th October - 7:00 p.m.

Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival

Lawson Field Theatre, Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa/Gisborne

Sunday, 9th October - 6:00 p.m.

Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival

Lawson Field Theatre, Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa/Gisborne

Monday, 10th October - 7:00 p.m.

Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival

Reynolds Hall, Uawa/Tolaga Bay

Wednesday, 12th October - 7:00 p.m.

Hawke's Bay Arts Festival

Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre

Sunday, 16th October - 7:30 p.m.

Dunedin Arts Festival

Knox Church, The Regent Theatre

Thursday, 20th October - 8:00 p.m.

Nelson Arts Festival

Theatre Royal

Saturday, 22nd October - 8:00 p.m.