Not in our Neighbourhood

Not in our Neighbourhood

Sharing a stunning series of stories about domestic violence against women.

Tikapa Productions presents a new staged production of Not in our Neighbourhood part of the Ahi  Kaa Festival during Matariki- the Māori new year.  From Tuesday 9 June- Saturday 13 June at 6.30pm at BATS Theatre, a series of four women’s stories unravel in their experiences of domestic violence.

Written and told in the style of a staged documentary, Not in our Neighbourhood is a one-person play that follows the lives of Sasha Miller, Cat Mihinui and Teresa Cummings living together in “The Safehouse”.  Maisey Mata, a filmmaker, has been invited to the Women’s Refuge to follow some of their clients in a bid to raise awareness about violence towards women.  

Written & Directed by Jamie McCaskill (Bruce Mason Award Winner 2013 for his acclaimed play Manawa), Not in our Neighbourhood takes a close look behind the mask of domestic violence – the despair, the misguided loyalties, the pain and hope.

Jamie McCaskill says, “Not in our Neighbourhood highlights important attitudes, issues and journeys of women who suffer from domestic violence.  I look forward to staging this piece of my work that has no beatings except for the message.”

While working at the Hauraki Women’s Refuge, Jamie McCaskill, was able to study and observe victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.  He was then asked to write a play, which veered away from stereotype and how domestic violence is perceived in NZ.

 And to present it in a way that would have the audiences informed, challenged and moved by their theatrical experience.

The play stars Kali Kopae who takes on multiple roles throughout.  In 2008 Kali was involved in creating He Reo Aroha with Tawata Productions a production that showcases her original music.  Most recently Kali was on stage in Hikoi, Nancy Brunning's work for the Auckland Arts Festival 2015.

Tickets are on sale now and can be booked via the BATS Theatre website, bats.co.nz.

Season: 9 – 13 June 2015

Time: 6.30PM – 7.30PM

Ticket Prices: $18 full ticket price | $14 concession | $13 groups of 6+

Venue: BATS Theatre | 1 Kent Terrace | Wellington

Bookings: 04 802 4175 | book@bats.co.nz | bats.co.nz

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