Ration the Queens Veges, 21 September | Event in Rotorua | AllEvents

Ration the Queens Veges

Aronui Arts Festival

Highlights

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 am

6 hours

Thurston Theatre, Kahu Street, Utuhina, Rotorua 3015

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Date & Location

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 am to 07:00 am (NZST)

Thurston Theatre, Kahu Street, Utuhina, Rotorua 3015

20 Kahu St, Utuhina, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand, Rotorua

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About the event

Ration the Queens Veges
In 2023, the group ‘Te Waka Hourua’ sparked public furore when they painted over the English Treaty of Waitangi exhibition at Te Papa to read, “No. Her Majesty the Queen of England the alien. ration the Queens veges.” The ‘redaction’ provoked strong opinions – some sang their praises, others called for blood. While all the artists were charged, only one was jailed, Te Wehi Ratana. This uplifting one-man play is inspired by true events, sharing the remarkable experience of the abseiling activist during his time in prison, and the story of how one action can inspire change in the most unlikely places.

‘ration the Queens veges’, co-written by Tainui Tukiwaho and Te Wehi Ratana, explores the aftermath of the high-profile activism that dominated conversation across Aotearoa in the ensuing weeks of December 2023. The play dramatises the 48 hours artist Te Wehi spent at Rimutaka Prison, and the idea his cellmate hatched – using the prison currency of nicotine gum to continue the protest action from behind bars.

Sunday 21 September 11AM & 4PM

Disclaimer: This performance is suitable for all ages, but contains strong language that may not be suitable for younger children. Parental discretion is advised.


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Ration the Queens Veges, 21 September | Event in Rotorua | AllEvents
Ration the Queens Veges
Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 am