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6 - 16 Sep

TAHI Festival 2023

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Sept. 6, 2023 – Sept. 16, 2023

TAHI Festival - TAHI Turns Five!

TAHI Festival is an annual celebration of solo theatre. From 6 - 16 September 2023 soloists from around the nation - from established to emerging practitioners - will gather in Pōneke to present work, collaborate and make connections across the industry. 2023 marks the fifth year of TAHI Festival, so come and join the fun with some of the best solo theatre Aotearoa has on offer!

Explore our full programme at tahifestivalnz.com

@tahifestivalnz | #TAHI2023

TAHI Taster: Get two tickets for select TAHI x BATS shows for $30!

Serving Suggestion: Use the TAHI Taster pass to see two shows in one night. More info here.

Ātete | Resistance | ചെറുത്തുനില്പ്

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A woman sits on the ground with her legs extended to one side. Her arms are held open, with her palms facing up. She looks to the side out of the corner of her eye and smiles widely. She is wearing a purple, white and gold sari and is wearing plenty of gold jewellery. She wears dark eyeliner, red lipstick and a red bindi (a red dot in between her eyebrows). The image sits within a bright green frame.
Photo by Marelda O'Rourke-Gallaher. Design by Aimee Sullivan

Performed by Swaroopa Unni

Through spoken words, movement and multi-media, explore how a woman's body is used as a site for negotiating power.

13 - 16 September - in the Stage at 6:30 pm

Tickets + more info HERE

A TART ON TOUR

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A woman stands facing the camera with her hands on her hips. She has grey hair, is wearing a black and white checkered long-sleeved top and is wearing a black fedora hat. She is smirking and has red lipstick. This image sits within a bright green frame.
Design by Aimee Sullivan

Performed by Andrea Kelland

Working as an Actor clashes with the Ultimate Good Time
13 - 16 September - in the Studio at 7:30 pm

Tickets + more info HERE

Tea With Terrorists

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A woman sits, looking out the corner of her eye at the camera with a smile. One hand is extended towards the camera and the other is pointing straight up beside her head. She has short, grey/black hair and wears a bright shirt patterned in pink, orange, green and purple.
Photo by Roc+ Photography. Design by Aimee Sullivan

Performed by Sameena Zehra

A rollercoaster ride of dark comedy and delicious storytelling.

13 - 16 September - in the Stage at 8:30 pm

Tickets + more info HERE

We’ve Got So Much To Talk About

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A woman lies on her back, looking up at the camera directly above her. She is surrounded by a tangle of black cables, with microphones laid out around her head like a crown. She holds an amp to her chest. She has short blonde hair and dark eyeliner around her eyes. The floor is white. The image sits within a bright green frame.
Photo by Andi Crown. Design by Aimee Sullivan

By Sally Stockwell

An edgy, funny, rock‘n'roll theatre-gig about the messy world of motherhood. Kate Bush meets Patti Smith.

13 - 16 September - in the Dome at 9:00 pm

Tickets + more info HERE

HATCH

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A young woman looks directly at the camera. She has blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail and she wears a white, collared shirt and black blazer. Her hands are up on either side of her head and her eyes are open wide in shock. Dozens of pieces of white paper have been thrown into the air around her.
Photo by Roc+ Photography. Design by Aimee Sullivan

By TAHI Festival of Solo Performance

Brand-New Monologues from Six Emerging Voices.

13 - 16 September - in the Dome at 6:00 pm


Tickets + more info HERE

Suitcase Show – development showing

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In a dark image lit with a red light, a hand grips the handle of a large, retro briefcase. On the briefcase are written the words: 'Suitcase Show'. The image sits with a bright green border.
Photo by Rebekah de Roo. Design by Aimee Sullivan

By Trick of the Light Theatre

A traveller unpacks a stack of suitcases - from within them whole worlds will emerge.

13 - 16 September - in the Studio at 6:15 pm

Tickets + more info HERE

Flutter

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A wooden marionette puppet in the shape of a bat hangs by its strings. Its wings are spread and it appears to be smiling. The image sits within a bright green frame.
Photo by Roc+ Photography. Design by Aimee Sullivan

By String Bean Puppets

A timid bat and a bold glow worm reach for the stars in this hilarious and heartwarming puppet adventure.

14 - 15 September - in the Stage at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm

Tickets + more info HERE

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