📣 World Premiere
Rongo Whakapā is the debut choreographic work by Brydie Colquhoun, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most captivating Māori contemporary dance artists. In a time of disconnection, we’re invited into a shared, intimate space. Dancers and audiences move freely, exploring presence, connection, and the tension between individualism and collective community.
Friday 11th July – 7.30pm
Saturday 12th July – 4pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 13th July – 2pm and 5pm
Tokomanawa, Te Pou Theatre
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
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CREDITS
Kaitito Nekehanga | Choreographer – Brydie Colquhoun (Ngāpuhi)
Performers – Abbie Rogers, Sean MacDonald, Caleb Heke, Jeremy Beck, Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann, Tai Taranui Hemana
Kaihoahoa I Set & Lighting Designer – Rowan Pierce
Kaitito | Sound Designer – Eden Mulholland
Kaiawhina | Advisor - Tūī Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield
Kaiawhina | Advisor - Mokonui-a-rangi Smith
Intimacy Coordinator | Advisor – Miriama McDowell
Development One Performer – Olivia McGregor
Secondment dancer (Unitec) – Tyler Wilson
Kaihautū - Bianca Hyslop
Kaiwhakaputa Auaha – Marama Lloydd
Kaiwhakahaere – Ashley David
Kaiwhakahaere Tairanga, Kaiwhakahaere Ako – Abbie Rogers
Brand – Osborne Shiwan
Photography – Osborne Shiwan, Shabnam Shiwan
Drone Photography / Videography – Petra Leary
Supported by Creative New Zealand, Foundation North, Auckland Council
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