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SUMMARY:Filament
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nArtists: Angus Muir and Catherine Ellis\nSound Design: Peter Hobbs \nA light installation that will absorb and awe you. \nA dense field of black fibreglass rods forms a quiet\, gridded volume activated by laser light and spatial sound. As beams cut through the structure\, they catch on thousands of fine surfaces\, revealing shifting planes\, flickers\, and moments of interference that feel both digital and organic. The rigid geometry begins to dissolve\, appearing to ripple\, breathe\, and reconfigure in real time. \nWith an enveloping surround soundscape\, Filament becomes an immersive field rather than a fixed object\, drawing audiences into a space where light behaves like a material and structure becomes atmosphere. \nBest experienced after dark. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/filament/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-23/
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SUMMARY:Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nLi’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one-man band performing “good time music with old time style.” Inspired by the street performers of the 1930s–50s\, he blends blues\, early jazz\, ragtime\, and Western swing\, delivering it live with harmonica\, guitar\, kick drum and hi-hat all played simultaneously! \nCaptivating storytelling intertwines effortlessly with heart stopping harmonica. Multiple guitar styles are underpinned by his left and right feet frantically pounding the kick and hi hat. The listener is left simply wondering\, “How the hell does he do that?” \nIn an age where we are rushing around at breakneck speed\, where everything is instant\, sugar coated\, airbrushed and overly polished\, Li’l Chuck brings us down to earth with some organic\, all natural\, whole grain\, naked goodness. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lil-chuck-the-one-man-skiffle-machine/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Louis Baker
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nCelebrating the release of his highly anticipated second album Trouble\, Louis Baker returns to the stage here in Tauranga. \nOver the past decade\, Baker has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive voices\, captivating audiences with his rich blend of soul\, jazz and modern R&B. From intimate venues across Aotearoa to stages around the world\, his ability to connect through song has earned him a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most compelling live performers. \nAt its heart\, Trouble is an album about hope\, love\, connection and collective resilience\, reflecting on the shared experiences that shape us and what it means to be human. This special album release shows will showcase songs from the new record alongside fan favourites from across Baker’s catalogue. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Aotearoa’s finest artists live. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/test-16/
LOCATION:TOTARA STREET\, Totara Street\, 11 Totara St\, Mt Maunganui\, Tauranga 3116\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3116\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Extra Lives
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nExtra Lives is a live choose-your-own-adventure concert where the audience votes by phone to steer a funny\, heartfelt Role-Playing Game-style story while the band performs the soundtrack in real time. Part concert\, part comedy\, part theatre and part game\, the show turns the audience into the hero as every choice changes the journey. \nCreated by Los Angeles musician Michael Kohl and featuring a Kiwi band\, Extra Lives promises to connect audiences through live music\, video game nostalgia\, comedy\, audience agency and communal storytelling. \nNo app is required: just bring your phone\, your friends and your best/worst decision-making instincts. To the next level! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/extra-lives/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T190000
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T193000
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SUMMARY:Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nLi’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one-man band performing “good time music with old time style.” Inspired by the street performers of the 1930s–50s\, he blends blues\, early jazz\, ragtime\, and Western swing\, delivering it live with harmonica\, guitar\, kick drum and hi-hat all played simultaneously! \nCaptivating storytelling intertwines effortlessly with heart stopping harmonica. Multiple guitar styles are underpinned by his left and right feet frantically pounding the kick and hi hat. The listener is left simply wondering\, “How the hell does he do that?” \nIn an age where we are rushing around at breakneck speed\, where everything is instant\, sugar coated\, airbrushed and overly polished\, Li’l Chuck brings us down to earth with some organic\, all natural\, whole grain\, naked goodness. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lil-chuck-the-one-man-skiffle-machine/2026-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T204000
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T141000
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T143000
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SUMMARY:Paris in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nPremiering here in Tauranga\, Paris in the Rain is an hour-long piano-plus-electronic performance by New Zealand icon Michael Houstoun. He performs beloved French piano music set in an ephemeral\, dream-like ambience\, surrounded by the audience. \nThis intimate music has been curated and sensitively immersed in glowing sonic landscapes by Ambient Ousia\, the ongoing musical partnership of Jack Hooker and John Psathas. Pieces include Debussy’s Clair de Lune\, Satie’s Gymnopedies and Gnossiennes and Ravel’s haunting Le Gibet. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/paris-in-the-rain/2026-10-25/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T170000
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SUMMARY:Paris in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nPremiering here in Tauranga\, Paris in the Rain is an hour-long piano-plus-electronic performance by New Zealand icon Michael Houstoun. He performs beloved French piano music set in an ephemeral\, dream-like ambience\, surrounded by the audience. \nThis intimate music has been curated and sensitively immersed in glowing sonic landscapes by Ambient Ousia\, the ongoing musical partnership of Jack Hooker and John Psathas. Pieces include Debussy’s Clair de Lune\, Satie’s Gymnopedies and Gnossiennes and Ravel’s haunting Le Gibet. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/paris-in-the-rain/2026-10-25/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T190000
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T170000
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SUMMARY:The Valentina
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nThe Rebel Alliance Presents: The Valentina. A live radio play. With pictures! \nA gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos. \nWith the help of her awesome parents\, 8-year-old Ellen paints a spaceship she has drawn at school on her bedroom ceiling. As darkness falls and the moon rises\, the ship comes to life. Joining Ellen on board are new friends and trusted crew members Yuri Gagarin\, Neil Armstong\, Laika the space dog\, and the first woman in space\, Valentina Tereshkova. Ellen goes on an extraordinary adventure that takes her past the edge of the unknown and onto the surface of an alien planet\, Vitanonan X. \nThe Valentina pays tribute to the extraordinary imagination of kids who manage to stretch mightily to keep their feet on the ground as they reach for the stars. \nThe Valentina was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-valentina/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210959Z
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SUMMARY:Tāne Rore
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nBold. Bilingual. Beautifully Māori. \nAn extraordinary theatrical experience that will shimmer in your bones and ignite the fire within. \nTāne Rore is a critically acclaimed bilingual theatre work inspired by the Māori atua of performing arts that weaves together haka\, waiata\, poetry\, movement and heartfelt storytelling in a theatrical experience unlike any other. \nPerformed by a phenomenally talented all-Māori cast including Poroaki Merritt-McDonald\, Luke Orbell\, Tohu Edwards\, Nātana Mika and Joseph Rehu-Hahunga\, Tāne Rore explores the many facets of Māori identity – belonging\, masculinity\, culture and legacy through an authentic Māori lens. Rich with humour\, heart and humanity\, the production invites audiences into stories that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. \nRaw\, uplifting and visually striking\, Tāne Rore is more than a performance\, it is a celebration that connects generations\, honours whakapapa\, and reinvigorates contemporary theatre in Aotearoa. \nWitness one of Aotearoa’s most compelling new Māori theatre works by this exciting Tauranga-based collective. \n“Tāne Rore shatters stereotypes\, portraying Māori men as multifaceted and deeply complex\, far beyond the caricatures often seen in mainstream media\, positive messages that resonate far and wide.” – Theatreview. \nParental guidance is recommended. Contains mature themes including\, but not limited to\, spirituality\, grief\, sexuality and colonisation. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/tane-rore/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261211T180000
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SUMMARY:Wham Bam Tauranga Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSlam returns for its sixth year and coming back to its spiritual home of Toi Tauranga Art Gallery. \nA high-energy\, competitive poetry event where poets perform their original work.An exhilarating blend of poetry\, performance\, theatre and storytelling with an emphasis on authentic voice\, emotion\, and audience connection. \nOver three rounds\, twelve local performance poets will try to win the hearts of the audience judges\, ultimately emerging as the next Wham Bam Tauranga Poetry Slam Champ. \nSlams are fun\, inclusive spaces and whether you perform sonnets\, rap\, activism or comedy\, all styles are welcome. The point is not the points\, the point is the poetry. \nWant to perform? Registrations open Thursday 27 August at 7pm: https://taurangafest.festivalpro.com/form/NALNQGZAVUHQBVSMBQMA/0 \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/wham-bam-tauranga-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Toi Tauranga Art Gallery\, Tauranga Art Gallery\, 108 Willow St\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3141\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T002134Z
CREATED:20260916T002134Z
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SUMMARY:Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAn extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Mahana. \nCreator of the acclaimed The Haka Party Incident\, Katie Wolfe (Ngāti Mutunga\, Ngāti Tama)\, in association with Auckland Theatre Company\, directs this epic tale of Tiri Mahana\, a 186-year-old matriarch\, from her birth at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi to present-day Aotearoa. This bilingual retelling written by Witi Ihimaera (Te Whānau a Kai\, Ngāti Porou)\, Katie Wolfe\, Maioha Allen and Tā Haare Williams is drawn from the original play Woman Far Walking by Witi Ihimaera. \nWith award-winning actors Miriama McDowell (Ngāti Hine\, Ngāpuhi) and Nī Dekkers-Reihana (Ngāpuhi\, Te Rarawa\, Ngāti Porou)\, audiences are invited into a world where Tiri wants us all to remember that the good things\, the right things in life\, are worth fighting for. The play will be performed in both English and te reo Māori. \nWoven into a deeply emotional tapestry celebrating wāhine Māori and the emergent rangatahi who will take Aotearoa forward\, this astonishing production is a national treasure that will continue to resonate across time and place. \n“A stunning and brilliantly executed production laced with personality and humanity that never loses sight of its own message.” – NZ Arts Review. \nPerformance includes haze\, smoke\, sexual innuendo and descriptions of violence. \nAccessibility Touch Tour: 6–6.30pm. \nAudio described performances offer live commentary by Audio Described Aotearoa Ltd\, delivered via earpiece for blind and low-vision patrons. Before the show\, Touch Tours let patrons explore the set\, costumes\, and key sensory elements. To book a Touch Tour or audio described performance\, email baycourt@tauranga.govt.nz or visit the Baycourt Box Office. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/tiri-te-araroa-woman-far-walking/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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