A Sea of UPU Poetry Workshop, 9 July | Event in Nelson | AllEvents

A Sea of UPU Poetry Workshop

Nelson Fringe Festival

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Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 at 08:30 am

2.5 hours

Multicultural Nelson Tasman Inc

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Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 at 08:30 am to 11:00 am (NZST)

Multicultural Nelson Tasman Inc

63 Collingwood St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson

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A Sea of UPU Poetry Workshop
The Upu Collective recently performed their show UPU, at Nelson Theatre Royal, which then went on to a sell-out season at Sydney Opera House. Upu means ‘word’ in many Pacific languages, and this completely mesmerising show demonstrated the power and potency of contemporary poetry as a tool for storytelling and artistic expression.

We’re thrilled to be hosting one of UPU’s collaborators, writer/poet/actor Shadon Meredith for a very special workshop on poetry writing techniques and Moana-centric philosophies. In this workshop, you’ll be given the space to develop your poetic voice to connect with the storyteller within.

If you want to learn some new approaches to poetry-writing, whether you are a seasoned writer or new to poetry, this workshop invites you to discover and celebrate your voice.

Shadon Meredith is a New Zealand-born Sāmoan actor with a commanding presence on stage and screen. He created and performed the solo show, Waiting, taking out a slew awards at the 2017 Nelson Fringe before touring nationally. His theatre work includes roles with Auckland Theatre Company, Red Leap Theatre and The UPU Collective. On screen, Shadon has worked on Rūrangi, Shortland Street, My Life is Murder, and Double Parked, as well as being a presenter and writer for TVNZ’s Toi Time. Film credits include Shut Eye, Darkest Light, and The Paragon, which premiered at major international festivals before gaining a cult following in the US.

A Sea of UPU Poetry Workshop
Wed 9 July, 6:30-9:00pm
Multicultural Nelson Tasman, 544 Waimea Road Annesbrook
Tickets $15 waged & $5 unwaged


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Multicultural Nelson Tasman Inc, 63 Collingwood St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson

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A Sea of UPU Poetry Workshop, 9 July | Event in Nelson | AllEvents
A Sea of UPU Poetry Workshop
Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 at 08:30 am