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Theatre Marae

Theatre Marae combines complementary spiritual, social and political concepts from Greek theatre and Marae into a performance hui.

Te Rākau plays

A unique framework

At its core, our work advances tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty), mana taurite (equity) and whanaungatanga (belonging) for all New Zealanders.

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Our work is underpinned by Māori customs, language, and philosophies and founded upon a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. ​These elements come together within practices of Theatre Marae, which Te Rākau uses to deliver life-changing experiences.

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The Swing 2022 actors adress the audiecne after the show - a group of 16 people in costumes and a co
Out The Gate POSTER two hands cradle a pregnant belly. there are green ferns and Māori designs. tatt
UNREEL - goup of enterianers pose in colourful yellow bell like skirts
pukanga faces on a group of performers in period and contemporary costume
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quote 'he was described by some as the Napolean of the South'
people on stage with rākau
PUBLIC.WORKS two solders and a nurse from WWII - actors on stage

art and healing

Theatre Marae combines the complementary spiritual, social and political concepts of the Greek theatre and Marae into a performance hui.

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We work at the interface of toi and hauora, using a fusion of therapeutic models, ngā mahi a te Rēhia (Māori performing arts) and applied theatre.

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Supported and delivered by registered mental health professionals, Theatre Marae productions are transformative for those involved and their audiences.

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Theatre Marae in action

We use the Theatre Marae framework to deliver in-school programmes and public productions.

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