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Written by
Katie Wolfe
The Haka Party Incident resurrects the eventful day in Auckland in 1979 when a group of University of Auckland engineering students rehearsing their annual tradition of a mock haka were challenged by the activist group, He Taua. The incident, which lasted three minutes, sent ripples through the nation and changed race relations forever.
To create this production, award-winning filmmaker and theatre director Katie Wolfe (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) recorded the recollections of many of the key figures involved in the incident, who are vividly represented on stage by a terrifically talented cast.
The result is a riveting theatre-documentary where live drama and kapa haka combine to powerful effect.
The Haka Party Incident had a sell-out two-week season at the Auckland Arts Festival, where it gathered a haul of excellent reviews.
“An innovative, brilliant piece of theatre all New Zealanders need to see.”
– NZ Herald
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Key Dates
- 27 October 2023: Opening night
- 28 October 2023: Matinee performance at 2pm, Audio Described Performance, please contact Box Office (03 963 0870) directly to book the Audio Described elements of this performance.
- 31 October 2023: $20 Tuesday, on sale 9:30am Friday 27 October 2023
- 11 November 2023: Closing night
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Tickets
We recognise the escalating expenses of daily life, which have introduced financial constraints on our capacity to relish leisure pursuits. Theatre, a unifying medium that facilitates the exchange of pivotal instants, entertainment, and sensory gratification, holds a special place.
The Court Theatre is committed to guaranteeing that the magic of theatre, along with the splendid productions meticulously crafted by our production team, artists, and performers, remains accessible to a wider audience. In light of this aspiration, we have taken the decision to curtail the ticket prices for the duration of the 2023 Season.
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