Larger than Life an Adventure of Epic Proportions

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TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH 60’S, 70’S & 80’S RURAL AOTEAROA WITH POLITICS, HUMOUR & CLASSIC KIWI TUNES

Te Rēhia Theatre Company Present
LARGER THAN LIFE AN ADVENTURE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS
Written by Chris Rex Martin and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho

Following their initial successful development season at Te Pou, Auckland’s Māori home for theatre, Larger Than Life continues its development embarking on its rst national tour heading to three centres. Larger Than Life is a rollicking show that takes audiences on a home grown adventure, soaked in nostalgia and kiwi humour, heading to Palmerston North June 8-10, Wellington June 14 - 17 and a return season in Auckland at Te Pou June 24 – 27 and for the first time to Auckland Live at the Herald June 30 and 31.

Travel back in time to small town Aotearoa, and join three brothers, as they land the opportunity of a lifetime, opening for the legendary John Rowles in Wellington. All they have to do is get there and not screw it up! The boys embark on an adventure of epic proportions as they meet famous faces, Kiwi icons, wacky New Zealand characters and ultimately experience the trip of a lifetime, featuring music from and inspired by Prince Tui Teka, the Topp Twins, Tim Finn, and of course… John Rowles.

Written by Tainui Tukiwaho (Billy T James, The Almighty Johnsons) and Chris Rex Martin (Ugly Shakespeare, Woman in Black), Larger Than Life stars new theatre talents Brady Peeti (Mirror Mirror, Dreamgirls), Shadrack Simi and Chris Martin who bring NZ music nostalgia of the 1970s and 1980s to the stage, transporting audiences back to the golden days of the iconic Māori show bands.

A reection on Larger Than Life from a Te Reo Māori teacher and rst time theatre goer, Pohoira Iopata: “I was proud to be Māori watching this show, seeing our language intertwined with Māori humour scaNered throughout. All in all there was a good classic kiwi vibe that rippled throughout the show and the actors did an amazing job pulling it o. Hei konā mai I roto I āku mihi.”

Te Rēhia Theatre Company, the makers of SolOthello and Hoki Mai Tama Mā both met with critical acclaim, is named in honour of the atua (gods) of leisure and games was established in 2012 by Tainui Tukiwaho, Regan Taylor and Kayne Peters. The company is currently headed by experienced theatre practitioners Regan Taylor and Amber Curreen and based at Te Pou – The Auckland home of Māori Theatre, in New Lynn, Auckland, NZ.

The company are passionate about showcasing Māori stories and storytellers to Aotearoa and the world.Te Rēhia is excited by fascinating stories that can be told innovatively in theatre.Some of the works they have developed and toured throughout NZ include Te Awarua (2011 – 2013) by Albert Belz, Hoki Mai Tama Mā by Tainui Tukiwaho (2014), SolOthello (2015 & 2016) and the annual regional tours of Ruia Te Kākano (2011 – 2016).

An independent theatre company,Te Rēhia Theatre appreciate the support they receive for their projects from Creative New Zealand, Mā Te Reo and Auckland Regional Council.

Te Rēhia theatre is presenting three shows this Matariki: Larger Than Life, Mo & Jess Kill Susie and Ruia Te Kākano a Māori language show for youth.

Larger Than Life plays:
Palmerston North
Dates: June 8 - 10
Venue: The Dark Room, Church & Pitt St
Tickets: $10 - $15
Bookings: Centrepoint box oce on (06) 354 5740 or www.thedarkroomnz.com

Wellington
Dates: June 14 - 17
Venue: Circa 2, 1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro
Tickets: $20 - $25
Bookings: Circa box oce on (04) 801 7992 or www.circa.co.nz

Auckland
Dates: June 24 - 27
Venue: Te Pou Theatre, 44A Portage Road, New Lynn
Tickets: $15 - $20
Bookings: 0508 iTICKET (484-253) or www.iticket.co.nz

AUCKLAND LIVE PRESENTS
Dates: June 30 & July 1
Venue: The Herald Theatre, 50 Mayoral Drive
Tickets: $15 - $25
Bookings: 0800 111 999 or www.aucklandlive.co.nz

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