NAU MAI KI TE AHUREI TOI O TĀMAKI. INSIDE DISCOVER MORE THAN 70 SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS, CURATED ACROSS THREE ‘AROHA’ THEMES...

He mata rau ō te kupu ‘aroha’

He nui te pōhēhē ko “love” nahenahe Often mistaken to mean only “love”, te whakapākehātanga o te kupu the interpretation of the word “aroha” is “aroha”; heoi anō rā, kapia ana e ōna multi-faceted and includes compassion, mata rau ko ētahi tikanga rau. empathy, sympathy, affection, caring, benevolence and kindness. E kapi ana i te aroha ko ngā rongo e rima o te tangata, ko te kiritau, ko te Aroha encompasses the five senses, hinengaro anō. Koia tonu ko te hau the ego and the intellect. It is the ora, ko te mauri auaha o te wairua. He breath of life and the creative force of mea tohu i ngā painga o te ao tukupū, the spirit. It highlights the abundance ko tāna he tō mai i ngā painga katoa of the universe and seeks to draw out o te tangata, kia noho ai ko ēnei hei the best in people, encouraging our mea arataki i a tātou. He wāhi nui positive traits to lead the way. In this mārika tō ngā mata rau o te aroha i rapidly changing world, the many facets ēnei rā, i tēnei ao e hurihuri kau ana. of aroha are more relevant than ever. Aroha ki ngā kōrero Aroha ki te tangata Aroha ki te taiao respect for our stories show kindness, compassion, goodwill towards people caring for our natural environment – air, land, water

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Tēnā koutou katoa. AAF plays an important role in supporting These sub-themes will be explored and few countries in the world to be able to the Auckland and national arts ecosystem expressed through a huge range of music, do so as I write. Feast on this opportunity, Nau mai ki te Ahurei to recover in the wake of the pandemic – theatre, dance, comedy, film, visual arts, leap off the couch and treasure the Toi o Tāmaki 2021. replenishing work for not only our artists, circus, kapa haka and talks that create irreplaceable essence of live performance producers and companies but our venues, connections across Aotearoa. Get involved – one that can never be replicated. Welcome to your festival – a programme crew, media and arts managers too. with our community participation projects As we New Zealanders recalibrate our designed to unify, uplift and inspire you, as we bring the city alive, celebrating the We have proudly commissioned relationship to the rest of the world in your whānau and your friends through diversity of voices, cultures and genders world premieres of several new works, the midst of massive change, the arts are a world-class, all-Aotearoa curated that are the people of Auckland. resuscitated some that had to be cancelled a powerful connective tissue that can collection of events that celebrate in 2020, and are providing work for more 2021 sees a massive increase in free nourish, replenish and refill our hearts, the timely theme of AROHA. than 1,000 artists through the 72 events events, supporting our access for all minds and understanding of each other. He aroha whakatō If love is sown that form our 100% Aotearoa festival. kaupapa. We want everyone to feel Please join with us to actively demonstrate welcome and represented, and to see Diversity transforms to unity when we share He aroha puta mai love will be received your appreciation as we champion every seat filled – thank you to the powerful arts experiences – so prepare Our Festival vision champions our finest artists and storytellers and sponsors, donors and funders who help your calendars, friends and whānau to drink change-making, the environment, significantly reduce our carbon footprint. us achieve this. Many of your favourite deep and be nourished by the incredible ambitious ideas, powerful voices and venues will be enlivened across this vast calibre of artists who we are lucky enough My vision as AAF Artistic Director sees inspirational experiences that open city, and we continue to celebrate and to have call our beloved Aotearoa home. the introduction of annual themes, to our eyes, our hearts and our minds. champion te reo Māori with our Toitū sharpen focus to our programming and Like a phoenix from the ashes, we proudly Te Reo programme, this year woven present to you Auckland Arts Festival 2021. He toi tupu, He toi ora Grow and nurture the arts, I’m so privileged to guide Auckland Arts deepen our connection and relevance throughout our activities with the guidance Whanake te toi, sustain their wellbeing Festival programming in its 13th year, to you, our audience. The 2021 theme of our Kaihautū Māori, Ataahua Papa. Aroha nui, following a tumultuous 2020. I want of AROHA weaves us together as a i ahu mai te toi i Hawaiiki Develop that which has to thank the extraordinary team led by community, celebrating a shared love of We are so blessed in New Zealand to be Ko te Ahurei Toi come from Hawaiiki our Chief Executive David Inns, who ngā kōrero (our stories), te tangata (the able to come together and experience o Tāmaki! Behold the navigated the shutdown of AAF 2020, people) and te taiao (the environment). the excitement of live events – one of the Auckland Arts Festival! and continues to steer us into the future. Shona McCullagh Artistic Director | Kaitohu Toi mnzm, arts foundation laureate

Shona’s portrait and back cover image photographed by John McDermott. #AAF2021 #AKLFEST CONTENTS 2 TOITŪ TE REO AAF.CO.NZ EXPLORE THE PROGAMME 3

4 Aroha ki ngā kōrero / 50 A VERY DIFFERENT WORLD respect for our stories 50 EDITH AND GEORGE: IN OUR SEA OF ISLANDS 6 POLYNESIAN PANTHERS 51 DIGITAL STAGE ARTWORKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 51 ‘AMUI ‘I MU‘A – ANCIENT FUTURES 7 THE DAWN RAIDS – EDUCATE TO LIBERATE 52 #TĀMAKIBEATS

8 CHE-FU & THE KRATEZ: 54 ACTIVITIES IN THE SQUARE RETURN OF THE NAVIGATOR 55 KIA ORA, TĀMAKI!

10 LOVE TO SAY GOODBYE 56 THE CIVIC CLUB

10 POUWĀTŪ: ACTIVE PRESENCE 57 THE TOM SAINSBURY LOVE HOUR

11 EDUCATE TO LIBERATE – 58 ESTÈRE – INTO THE BELLY PANTHERS MURAL OF CAPRICORN

12 STRASBOURG 1518 59 CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY I ngā tau e rua nei, kua poho kūkupa katoa For the past two years, Auckland Arts 14 TROPICAL LOVE BIRDS 60 JULIA DEANS te hui Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Makaurau i tana Festival has been proud to honour our 16 THE ARTIST 61 REB FOUNTAIN & THE BLACK QUARTET whakatinana i tōna ngākau titikaha ki te reo commitment to te reo Māori through the 18 SING TO ME PRESENT THE BOY NEXT DOOR

Māori mā roto mai i te whakatutukihanga delivery of programmes under Toitū Te Reo, 20 THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT 62 THE DIXON SIX: DIXON NACEY & FRIENDS o ngā hōtaka i raro i te maru o Toitū Te our language plan that upholds the mana of 21 SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 63 HEAVENLY BODIES Reo. Koinei tā mātou rautaki reo e whakaū te reo as a treasure and as an integral part 22 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 64 GITBOX REBELLION nei i te mana o te reo Māori hei taonga, of our daily lives here in Tāmaki Makaurau. 24 THE GRIEGOL 65 CHELSEA JADE / DERYK hei wāhi matua hoki o ngā rā katoa o 25 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL With the aim of ensuring that te reo 66 FRENCH FOR RABBITS ō tātou ao i Tāmaki Makaurau nei. IN CONCERT Māori is seen and heard every day, we 67 HINE!

Nā runga i tā mātou whai kia kitea, kia rangona have integrated it into all aspects of the 26 Aroha ki te tangata / 68 ANNA CODDINGTON – BEAMS anō te reo Māori i ia rā, i ia rā, kua tuia te Festival – from the theme of aroha, to show kindness, compassion, 69 SPELL ON YOU goodwill towards people reo ki ngā wāhi katoa o te hui Ahurei - mai the naming of the opening and closing

70 Aroha ki te taiao / anō i te kaupapa matua o te aroha, tae atu events as well as our te reo programmes. 28 TE TĪMATANGA caring for our natural ki ngā ingoa kua tapaina ki ngā kaupapa 29 AROHA ART PROJECT environment – air, land, water Through the platform of the arts, te reo whakatuwhera, whakakapi anō i te hui nei, 30 TAKU TAU KAHURANGI: will resound all across Auckland, starting AN AOTEAROA LOVE STORY 72 TAONGA MOANA – ā, tae atu anō ki ngā hōtaka reo Māori. with the opening event Te Tīmatanga 32 VOICES AT THE END A LOVE LETTER TO THE OCEANS Mā roto mai i te waka o te ao toi, ka rangona and rounding out with the closing Kia ora, 34 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 74 MY NAME IS MOANA te reo Māori huri i Tāmaki Makaurau, tīmata Tāmaki! celebration. Kapa haka, poetry, 36 LEVEL UP: 75 RAIL LAND AN INTERGENERATIONAL DISCUSSION HE OWHA MATARUA – mai ana i te kaupapa whakatuwhera, i Te music, Māori artists, waiata sing alongs 76 36 SIVA AFI FESTIVAL / WĀHINE TOA AFI HAUNTOLOGY OF INHERITANCE Tīmatanga, ā, tae noa atu ki te kaupapa and kōrero will bring the taonga that is 37 WĀHINE TOIKUPU 77 THE AIR BETWEEN US / whakanui hei whakakapi ake, ki Kia ora, te reo front and centre for audiences to A FIGURE EXHALES 38 SUBTLE DANCES Tāmaki! Mā te kapa haka, mā te toikupu, mā enjoy, participate and engage with. 78 THE THRUM OF THE TIDE 40 LEGACY VOGUE BALL 79 KA MUA, KA MURI te pūoru, mā ngāi ringatoi Māori, mā te waiata 42 PŪMANAWA Te Reo Māori – connecting the 79 NEW MOON FOLK BALL tahi, mā te kōrero anō e whakatairangahia 44 TEKAU! | CELEBRATING 10 YEARS past, present and future. ai te taonga o te reo Māori, e whai wāhi OF SISTEMA AOTEAROA

ai ngā whakaminenga ki tōna reka. 45 K-POP PARTY 80 CREATIVE LEARNING TUKUNA TŌ REO 46 ACTS OF LOVE 82 ACCESS & INCLUSION KIA RERE. KARAWHIUA! Te Reo Māori – he mea kōtuitui i te 47 ARE THE ARTS ESSENTIAL? 84 SUPPORTERS

nanahi, ki te nāianei, ki te āpōpō. 48 ARTS + CLIMATE INNOVATION: 86 WHO WE ARE COEXISTENCE WITH OUR 90 BOOKING INFORMATION NATURAL WORLD 93 FESTIVAL CALENDAR 48 LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY 97 FESTIVAL VENUES SUPPORTED BY 49 OPEN STAGE: SCENES FROM A YELLOW PERIL Aroha ki respect for ngā kōrero our stories SOCIAL JUSTICE DAWN RAIDS VISUAL ARTS 6 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO PONSONBY AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO 7 Polynesian Panthers 50th Anniversary

The Dawn Raids – Educate to Liberate Migrating in the thousands in the 1950s, We honour the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Islanders made Aotearoa their home Polynesian Panthers and their enormous Documenting the courageous activities dawn raid era; and informative, historical while bolstering the country’s workforce and legacy of revolution, change, massive artistic of the Polynesian Panthers and their perspectives of the events drawn from communities. And yet they faced racism, influence, and lineage of Pasifika artists. This fight for social justice,The Dawn Raids extensive research and personal interviews marginalisation, and the notorious dawn packed programme includes a powerful and – Educate to Liberate highlights and undertaken by Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith, raids of the 1970s. This largely forgotten insightful exhibition on the dawn raids in New acknowledges the group’s place in the whose award-winning book My New Zealand history spurred an important political Zealand and the emergence of the Polynesian social and cultural history of Aotearoa. Story: Dawn Raid, published by Scholastic movement – the Polynesian Panthers, Panthers during these turbulent times; the New Zealand in 2018, inspired the exhibition. founded on Keppel Street in Ponsonby in making and completion of a mural project Using the setting of a typical 1970s Pacific June 1971 by six young Pacific Island men: inspired by the Polynesian Panthers’ ongoing Island family lounge room to look back at Two New Zealand documentaries, Fred Schmidt, Nooroa Teavae, Paul Dapp, relationship with Emory Douglas and the the dawn raid activities in New Zealand, Dawn Raids (2005) and Polynesian Vaughan Sanft, Eddie Williams and Will Black Panther Party; a presentation of Oscar the exhibition features original artworks; Panthers (2010), will also screen in the ‘Ilolahia. Fifty years later, we reflect on their Kightley’s Dawn Raids play; and a celebration memorabilia and photographs from the gallery alongside these works. work of political activism: running food co- of one of Pasifika’s finest pioneering artists, ops and homework centres, advocating for Che-Fu, the son of Polynesian Panthers tenants, promoting Pacific languages, and activist and reggae musician, Tigilau Ness. distributing a free legal book on dealing Along with some of his musician friends, Tigi FREE STUDIO ONE TOI TŪ Talk: In Depth with Pauline & the Panthers RAPP with the police, written for the Panthers will give a free concert in Aotea Square ahead by a young lawyer named David Lange. of Che-Fu’s concert on Saturday 13 March. Thu 25 Feb – Thu 25 March Fri 12 March, 6.00pm

WITH SUPPORT FROM Image credit: John Miller, 1972 SOUL / HIP HOP MUSIC MANA PASIFIKA 8 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO LEGACY

NAVIGATOR IS AN ALBUM THAT ENDURES... IT’S STILL A FLAWLESS EXPRESSION OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC Che-Fu & WITH A MESSAGE. — RNZ The Kratez: Return of the Navigator

WITH MANUEL BUNDY, TEAM DYNAMITE & RUBI DU

AUCKLAND EXCLUSIVE

When Che-Fu dropped his second album Opening are Che’s top picks, Team Navigator in 2001, he brought forth tracks Dynamite and Rubi Du, with DJ Manuel that have become kiwi classics, crossing Bundy on the decks throughout the night. genres and bringing hip hop to the masses. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime concert Mixing Polynesian sounds with reggae, soul honouring one of “New Zealand’s most and hip hop, singles ‘Misty Frequencies’ eloquently soulful vocalists” and his landmark and ‘Fade Away’ are still some of the most Navigator, which Nick Bollinger calls “not just played tracks on local radio. Navigator is a a beautiful album, but an important one.” bonafide classic, and we celebrate its 20-year anniversary with Che and his band, the Kratez, for this Auckland Arts Festival exclusive.

TICKETS $19 – $69 GREAT HALL, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL Opening acts on stage from Book now at Sat 13 March, 8.00pm 8.00pm aaf.co.nz

SPONSORED BY Illustration credit: Pasi Fifita POLYNESIAN PANTHERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY POLYNESIAN PANTHERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THEATRE/ ARTS HISTORY STREET ART VISUAL ARTS 10 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO DAWN RAIDS LEGACY AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO 11

Love to say goodbye

To honour the Polynesian Panthers, a public reading of Oscar Kightley’s critically acclaimed play Dawn Raids will feature as part of a homecoming season of theatre classics and new works from No. 3 Roskill Theatre, directed by Tanya Muagututi’a (Pacific Underground). Visit aaf.co.nz to register for the Dawn Raids play readings, and for information about other No. 3 Roskill Theatre events that At the base of Puketāpapa, the state house coincide with the Festival. used as the location for Toa Fraser’s filmNo. 2 is brought to life once more before its demolition. NO. 3 ROSKILL “As a new generation of voices, who with THEATRE our families endure the neighbourhood’s redevelopment, we are inspired by Toa Fraser, Dawn Raids play readings: Oscar Kightley and the Polynesian Panthers. We Thu 18 – Sat 20 March, 7.00pm FREE pay homage to their revolutionary acts of aroha.” Educate to Liberate – Pouwātū: Active Presence Panthers Mural WHAKAAKO KIA WHAKAORA COLLECTIVE Celebrating the dynamic 40-year career of tohunga whakaahua (photographer) John Miller (Ngāpuhi), Pouwātū is a This vibrant mural project, to be painted An important marker to past and present statement of active presence. This during the Festival, is a visual celebration concerns and aspirations of diverse exhibition is a collaboration with of the interconnectedness between the communities defining Tāmaki Makaurau, kaihoahoa whare (architect) Elisapeta Polynesian Panther Party of Aotearoa the mural is an international collaborative Heta (Ngātiwai, Waikato Tainui). and the Black Panther Party – an icon of artwork created by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho, the American Civil Rights movement – as Numa MacKenzie, Toa Sieke Taihia, Emory Best known for his documentation of positive inspiration for future generations. Douglas, Tigilau Ness and Chris McBride. radical protest, Miller’s photography documents Māori people, culture and communities from the inside. An alternative history to the dominant narrative: they document candid images of people from everyday occurrences FREE OBJECTSPACE CORNER GUNDRY ST & KARANGAHAPE RD to significant moments, at Rātana Pā, Māori Women’s Welfare League hui, and Sat 6 March – Sun 30 May FREE From Thu 4 March gatherings of the Polynesian Panthers.

Visit aaf.co.nz for information about special public events that coincide with this exhibition. Illustration credit: Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho, Numa MacKenzie, Artwork credit: John Miller Ruatoki Powhiri, 1976. Toa Sieke Taihia, Emory Douglas, Tigilau Ness & Chris McBride HISTORY REBELLION DANCE- THEATRE LIVE MUSIC AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO 13

THE STAGE SEETHES WITH RAW ENERGY. IT IS RARE TO SEE SUCH EXHILARATING ANARCHY REPRESENTED. THE PHYSICALITY OF THE PERFORMERS AND THE DRIVING SOUND TRACK TAKES THE WORK AND THE AUDIENCE TO A FEVERED TEETERING CRESCENDO. — The Dominion Post Strasbourg 1518

BORDERLINE ARTS ENSEMBLE DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY LUCY MARINKOVICH WRITTEN & COMPOSED BY LUCIEN JOHNSON

AUCKLAND PREMIERE

A story of revolution through dance, Depicted as collective madness in painting this electrifying production explores and folklore, this pulsating dance-theatre one of history’s most fascinating mass work interprets events from the inside movements – the dancing plague of 1518. out, revisioning them not as an illness but catharsis. Featuring the legendary Michael Living in poverty and under the rule of the Parmenter and a cast of stunning New patriarchy, the people of Strasbourg revolted Zealand dancers, Strasbourg 1518 combines one summer against oppression by taking to exhilarating original music and choreography the streets. No ordinary protest, their uprising into a frenzied tale of anarchy, physicality was a fever of dance on a scale never seen and the power of art as resistance. before – nor again – that lasted for months.

Strasbourg 1518 was commissioned by the New Zealand Festival and has been supported by Creative New Zealand, Wellington City Council, Wallace Arts Trust, Wellesley Studios and the Wellington Community Trust.

TICKETS $35 – $65 ASB WATERFRONT 1hr 15mins no interval Recommended for ages 13+ THEATRE Contains nudity, loud noises and strobe lighting

Book now at Fri 19 & Sat 20 March, 8.00pm Sat 20 March, 8.00pm* aaf.co.nz

WITH SUPPORT FROM Pictured: Lucy Marinkovich *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Platinum Patron Friedlander Foundation Image credit: Alex Efimoff RELATIONSHIPS THEATRE COURAGE 14 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO PASIFIKA Tropical WORLD PREMIERE Love Birds

BY VELA MANUSAUTE DIRECTED BY ANAPELA POLATA’IVAO

TAPA (TAUTUA AIGA OF PERFORMANCE ART)

Tropical Love Birds is a high energy drama- up with him on Valentine’s Day, initiating a comedy played out in the trenches of a love now on trial between Sani and Sheena. lovers’ relationship that is tested at the core. Meanwhile, left-field Inspector Marina suspects Sani and his boys are up to no good Sani is an electrifying beast of a league star. and is determined to put them behind bars. His island queen, Sheena, is a singer in the local band. They are a match that’s heaven- The world premiere of Niuean/Samoan made. Fast forward 15 years, and Sani is now writer-director Vela Manusaute’s latest a roadworks supervisor, while his best mate play, Tropical Love Birds ventures into Steve and nephew Junior work under him. the often-muted world of domestic Sheena’s singing career is taking off and violence, using the gravitas of humour, a major record deal is about to be signed. sound and theatre-loving-goodness to As fate would have it, Sani’s past catches uplift courage, presence and alofa.

TICKETS $23 – $33 MĀNGERE ARTS CENTRE NGĀ TOHU O UENUKU Wed 10, Thu 11 & Fri 12 March, 7.30pm 1hr 20mins no interval Recommended for ages 13+ Sat 13 March, 2.00pm & 7.30pm Contains domestic violence, strong language and Book now at Tue 16, Wed 17, Thu 18, Fri 19 & Sat 20 March, 7.30pm sexual references aaf.co.nz

SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONED BY AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL FAMILY CLOWNING THEATRE COMEDY AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO 17

STOMACH MUSCLE- New Zealand’s answer to Mr Bean, ACHINGLY FUNNY. but with more physical prowess! — The Scotsman  MONCKTON IS BACK WITH ANOTHER MASTERFUL DISPLAY OF THE ART OF WORDLESSLY ELICITING LAUGHTER. — The Times  The Artist

THOM MONCKTON & CIRCO AEREO PRESENTED BY A MULLED WHINE

International circus sensation Thomas Monckton is back with his latest and greatest solo show, a physical theatre comedy masterpiece about a nutty painter with an almighty creative block.

The follow-up to Monckton’s worldwide smash hit The Pianist, The Artist is a hilarious and endlessly appealing story without words for comedy lovers, pranksters and the struggling artiste in all of us. Bursting with hysterical clowning, acrobatics and wordless hijinks in the pursuit of creating art, this exceptional feat of storytelling has wowed audiences around the world for a reason – it’s that funny, and that good.

Image credits: Antti Saukko

TICKETS $19 – $55 RANGATIRA, Q THEATRE

Wed 17, Thu 18 & Fri 19 March, 6.30pm 55mins no interval

Book now at Sat 20 March, 2.00pm & 7.00pm Thu 18 March, 6.30pm* aaf.co.nz

WITH SUPPORT FROM SUPPORTED BY *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Platinum Patrons Janet Clarke & John Judge RELATIONSHIPS THEATRE MODERN LEGEND 18 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO NEW AOTEAROA THEATRE & SONG

A CHARMING, FUNNY AND SAD STORY ROOTED IN AOTEAROA WITH BEAUTIFUL DESIGN, Sing PERFORMANCE AND DIRECTION. to Me

BY ALEX LODGE DIRECTED BY MIRIAMA MCDOWELL

TAKI RUA PRODUCTIONS AUCKLAND PREMIERE

Inspired by the Pania of the Reef legend, Set against the backdrop of a climate in this intoxicating modern romance crisis, Sing to Me is a powerful reimagining interweaves comedy with song and of pūrākau/stories of old in the 21st century. characters you’ll instantly fall in love with. Let it transport you to another world, Two worlds collide when mild-mannered a realm wonderfully crafted from the optometrist Ata and fierce sea maiden talented minds of playwright Alex Lodge, Whetū fall in love. The result: a child of director Miriama McDowell, and a creative both land and sea, with Ata and Whetū team including Jane Hakaraia, Te Aihe navigating challenges of cross-cultural Butler and Te Ura Hoskins. Actors Rutene relationships, the loss of Ata’s friend Spooner and Emma Katene work with live and differing ideas of parenthood. musician/performer Te Aihe to evoke a modern mythical realm, brought to the mainstage by Taki Rua Productions.

Image credit: Philip Merry

TICKETS $ – $ 32 55 RANGATIRA, 2hrs inc interval Q THEATRE Recommended for ages 12+ Contains strong language, violence, suicide themes, Wed 10, Thu 11 & Fri 12 March, 7.30pm haze/smoke effects, strobe lighting and loud noises

Book now at Sat 13 March, 2.00pm & 7.30pm Fri 12 March, 7.30pm* aaf.co.nz

SCRIPT PERMISSION: SUPPORTED BY *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 PLAYMARKET NZ RACISM SOLO PARENTING THEATRE HISTORY SEARCH FOR IDENTITY THEATRE 20 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO NEW AOTEAROA THEATRE FAMILY AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO 21

A BEAUTIFUL HEARTFELT PIECE THAT DEFIES YOU NOT TO BE MOVED… WITH A WONDERFULLY LIGHT TOUCH, GARDNER FINDS HER WAY INTO OUR HEARTS WITH BOTH HER WORDS AND HER PERFORMANCE. — Victor Rodger, NZ Journalist and award-winning playwright

WORLD PREMIERE The Haka Party Incident Sorry For Your Loss

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY KATIE WOLFE WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY CIAN GARDNER

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY What kind of father can’t remember his She tells her personal, bittersweet story – and own daughter’s surname, anyway? pays tribute to the strength of wāhine toa The last New Zealand war took place in Violence erupted that sent ripples – by jumping between multiple characters Auckland in 1979. It lasted three minutes. through the nation and changed race Exciting up-and-coming theatremaker and generations, in a dynamic physical relations in New Zealand forever. Cian Gardner ponders this and other curly performance set to live music. Keeping it real The Haka Party Incident resurrects the life questions in a play about growing and relatable, Sorry For Your Loss is a sad, eventful day when a group of University of Crafted by filmmaker and theatre director up with a mostly-not-there dad. funny, honest as one-woman show you won’t Auckland engineering students rehearsing Katie Wolfe, this riveting play combines forget in a hurry. Suitable for all audiences. their annual tradition of a mock haka are documentary and stagecraft to thrilling effect. confronted by the activist group, He Taua. Provocative, resonant and unforgettable – a not-to-be-missed theatre event. TICKETS $18 – $25 TOURING REGIONAL AUCKLAND Te Oro, Glen Innes: Tue 9 March, 7.00pm Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre: Thu 11 March, 7.00pm TICKETS $30 – $74 ASB WATERFRONT Warkworth Town Hall: Sat 13 March, 7.00pm

THEATRE 1hr 30mins no interval Artworks Community Theatre, Waiheke: Tue 16 March, 7.00pm

Book now at Fri 5 – Sat 13 March Wed 10 March, 7.00pm* Fri 12 March, 8.00pm* Book now at Hawkins Theatre, Papakura: Thu 18 March, 7.00pm 1hr no interval aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

PRESENTED BY AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY & AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL DIRECTOR & DRAMATURG : LAURA HAUGHEY *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 SUPPORTED BY Image credit: Michael Smith The Haka Party Incident was proudly developed with the support of Auckland Theatre Company. MUSICIAN: ANDREW DUGGAN FAMILY THEATRE COMEDY / SLAPSTICK 22 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO CLASSIC WITH A KIWI TWIST Jack and the Beanstalk

WRITTEN BY MICHAEL HURST & JASON SMITH MUSIC & SONGS BY JASON SMITH DIRECTED BY MICHAEL HURST

AUCKLAND EXCLUSIVE

Featuring no ordinary Jack and no ordinary Featuring Maureen the Cow, Grand Poobah beanstalk, this madcap family show brings Thespian Michael Hurst as Jack’s mad mum, a giant ant, a crazy chase, the Sky Tower, an and a cast that’s full of beans, Jack and the alien invasion and a lovesick villain into the Beanstalk is an all-in, off-the-wall adventure, fairytale fold for an outlandish and joyous a no-holds-barred theatrical delight that will theatrical trip. What’s not to split your sides at? have kids, mums, dads and cousin Janine from Taihape on the edge of their slapstick seats. See Jack climb the beanstalk! See Jill come tumbling down! See Jack get told off by Watch a love of theatre sprout in your his mum! Hailed by the entire parliament as children overnight. Climb on and a literary masterpiece, this outrageous all- join the fairytale adventure now! singing, all-dancing show will thrill you with its spills, stun you with its things that stun people and amaze you with its amazingness.

TICKETS $15 – $65 BRUCE MASON CENTRE ...A STORY Thu 11 & Fri 12 March, 7.00pm BEYOND THE Sat 13 March, 11.00am & 4.00pm 1hr 35mins inc interval PAIL OF WATER. Recommended for all ages — Ima Hasbeen, Book now at Sun 14 March, 1.30pm Contains strobe lighting aaf.co.nz Legumes International

PRESENTED BY ARTSENSE PRODUCTIONS & AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL Illustration credit: Andrew Thompson FAMILY FAMILY THEATRE SHADOWPLAY FRIENDSHIP MUSIC/ FILM 24 AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO LOVE & LOSS LIVE CINEMA AROHA KI NGĀ KŌRERO 25

TRICK OF THE LIGHT MANAGE TO CONJURE A TRULY RARE THING; A SHOW ABOUT MAGIC THAT ACTUALLY FEELS MAGICAL. — The Wireless

WORLD PREMIERE

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial The Griegol in Concert

TRICK OF THE LIGHT THEATRE AUSTRALASIAN PREMIERE

Trick of the Light Theatre’s new show In the tradition of Spirited Away and Coraline, is an eerie, elegant tale without words The Griegol is a mythic, gorgeously rendered Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming that captivated audiences around the world, about death, love, grief and monsters. dark fantasy for brave children and lovers of masterpiece is one of the brightest complete with John Williams’ Academy atmospheric theatre. Conjuring magic and stars in motion picture history. Award®-winning score performed live by the After a girl’s granny passes away, she laughter out of silhouettes, puppetry, live Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in sync to Filled with unparalleled magic and starts to suspect she is being pursued music and animation, it’s also yet another the film projected on a huge HD screen! imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows by the smoke demon shapeshifter storytelling masterclass from the wizards the moving story of a lost little alien who Join us – and treat yourself and the family to from the old woman’s stories. of shadowplay who brought us the award- befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. the magic of live cinema – for this epic film winning The Bookbinder (AAF2019). Experience all the mystery and fun of their screening and concert combined, presented Illustration credit: unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie for the very first time in New Zealand. Ed Watson

TICKETS $ – $ RANGATIRA, Q THEATRE 50mins approx no interval 19 55 Recommended for ages 7+ TICKETS $ $ Thu 4 March, 7.30pm Sat 6 March, 2.00pm & 6.00pm Sun 7 March, 2.00pm* 19 – 79 KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE

Book now at Fri 5 March, 6.00pm Sun 7 March 2.00pm *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Book now at Sat 13 March, 7.00pm 2hrs 17mins inc interval aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and WITH COMMISSIONING SUPPORT SUPPORTED BY copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed SUPPORTED BY FROM AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. show kindness, Aroha ki compassion, te tangata goodwill towards people CEREMONY CULTURAL EXPRESSION MUSIC WA I ATA COMMUNITY VISUAL ARTS 28 AROHA KI TE TANGATA SING-ALONG COLLABORATION AROHA KI TE TANGATA 29

OPENING NIGHT

Aroha Art Project

What is aroha? What does it look like? In a time of challenges, creative How does it feel? Who and what do you collaboration can calm, heal and connect, Te Tīmatanga and your communities care about? providing new opportunities for reflection and thought. Bring your creative flair, join Weaving together contributions from the Aroha Art Project and delve into our Piri mai, ka tuku ai i ō koutou reo kia rere Come together and let your voices soar schools, kura, aged-care facilities, community collective consciousness of aroha: ki ngā tini tōpito o Tāmaki Makaurau hei throughout Tāmaki Makaurau to mark and cultural organisations around the city, tohu i te tīmatanga mai o ētahi wiki e toru the start of three weeks of uplifting arts, this large-scale collaborative art project asks Aroha ki ngā kōrero / respect for our stories e rewa ai te ngākau i te ao toi, i te ahurea, culture, celebration and kotahitanga/unity. the people of Auckland to reflect on what Aroha ki te tangata / show kindness, i te whakanui, otirā, i te kotahitanga. aroha means to them. Inspired by weaving Join Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei as they lead us in compassion, goodwill towards people practices and using only found materials, Kia piri tātou ki a Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei nō launching the 2021 Festival with karakia and / caring for our natural Aroha Art Project will bind your individual Aroha ki te taiao rātou ka ārahi i te whakarewanga o te hui ceremony. Sing along with Pere Wihongi environment – air, land, water and collective expressions into an expanding, Ahurei 2021 ki te karakia, ki ngā tikanga. and Maaka Pohatu to Māori songs that you collaborative work of art to be displayed in Waiata tahi ki a Pere Wihongi rāua ko grew up with – ‘Pō Karekare Ana’, ‘Tūtira Mai To participate in this project, please the heart of the Festival at Aotea Square. Maaka Pohatu me ētahi waiata Māori nō Ngā Iwi’, ‘E Pāpā Waiari’ and many more! contact [email protected] tō tamarikitanga – ko ‘Pōkarekare Ana’ tērā, ko ‘Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi’ tērā, ko ‘E Pāpā Turn up on the night and sing along. Read the lyrics on the large screen or download the PDF on our website. Waiari’ tērā, ā, me te maha noa atu! To learn the tunes for the songs, visit aaf.co.nz

Image credit: Eu-Lee Teh

FREE FREE

FESTIVAL GARDEN, AOTEA SQUARE 45mins no interval AOTEA SQUARE Make With Us:

Thu 4 March, 6.00pm Braille song sheets available* Thu 4 – Sun 21 March Sun 7 & Sun 14 March, 11.00am – 3.00pm

SUPPORTED BY Image credit: Eu-Lee Teh *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 OPENING CONCERT MUSIC UPLIFTING 30 AROHA KI TE TANGATA FAVOURITE LOVE SONGS Taku Tau Kahurangi: An Aotearoa Love Story

RIA HALL

WITH SONGS BY EMMA PAKI, HERBS, DAVE DOBBYN, SPLIT ENZ & OTHERS

Piri mai ki a Ria Hall me ōna hoa ki tēnei pō Come together with Ria Hall and whakangahau hei whakatuwhera i tā tātou friends for an opening Festival concert hui Ahurei, e whakanuia ai te aroha ki ētahi celebrating aroha with a collection waiata o Aotearoa e arohaina nuitia ana. of beloved songs from Aotearoa.

He mea hua i tēnei whenua, i tēnei kāinga, Borne of this land, inspired by this place i ō tātou uri. Kia hui tahi tātou i ēnei wā and our people. Come together in these haurokuroku e rewa ai ō tātou ngākau i precarious and uncertain times to enjoy ētahi waiata nō ngā tini tōpito o Aotearoa, songs from across Aotearoa by some nā ētahi o ō tātou tino kaitito. Kia hiki of our most loved songwriters. Let your ā-roto nō tātou ka takahi ngātahi i tēnei spirits be lifted and enjoy a journey TAKU TAU KAHURANGI ara e rongo ai ō tātou katoa i ngā puoru, i together through a sensory experience ngā kupu, i ngā whakaahua anō o konei. of our music, lyrics and imagery. CALLS US TO UNITE THROUGH SONG IN ADMIRATION OF WHO WE ARE WHILST LOOKING FORWARD TO TICKETS $19 – $69 GREAT HALL, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL THE POTENTIAL OUR * COLLECTIVE FUTURE Book now at Thu 4 March, 7.30pm Ria Hall and artists on stage at 7.30pm aaf.co.nz HOLDS. — Ria Hall

SUPPORTED BY *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 ONCE IN A LIFETIME LIVE & ELECTRONIC SCORE MUSIC SIX GRAND PIANOS AROHA KI TE TANGATA 33 WORLD PREMIERE Voices at the End

JOHN PSATHAS / STEVE REICH

A true festival coup, we present Aotearoa forests, roaring multitudes, internationally renowned New Zealand predators from the wild, cataclysmic weather composer John Psathas’ immersive world events, Tibetan meditation, and more than premiere featuring six grand pianos and a dozen musical genres… all in 45 minutes. a sweeping digital audio landscape, with Leading New Zealand pianists Stephen De a Steve Reich work as icing on the cake. Pledge, Arts Foundation Laureate Michael Taking inspiration from the poetic Houstoun, Somi Kim, Jian Liu, Sarah Watkins documentary Planetary, you’ll be transported and Liam Wooding form a rare combination around the world with sounds and music from of instrumental heft and world-class talent – the Amazon jungle, outer space (literally), so rare, in fact, that as an extra treat we also Japan, Armenia, Africa, the Mahabharata, present Six Pianos by groundbreaking and award-winning US composer, Steve Reich.

I DISCOVERED SIX PIANOS WHEN I WAS ABOUT 17, BUT

IT TOOK TIME BEFORE I UNDERSTOOD ITS AUSTERE TICKETS BEAUTY. YOU’RE EXPLORING A SINGLE CHORD AS $39 – $89 GREAT HALL, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL * THOUGH YOU’RE PEELING A FRUIT, PRESSING THE Book now at Thu 18 March, 8.00pm 1hr 10mins FLESH, EATING IT. — pianist Christophe Chassol, The Guardian aaf.co.nz

WITH SUPPORT FROM *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Platinum Patrons Kent & Gaye Gardner INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MUSIC POETRY / SPOKEN WORD 34 AROHA KI TE TANGATA WĀHINE TOA

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL Shoulder WOMEN’S DAY to Shoulder

AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

CONDUCTOR: ELENA SCHWARZ TAONGA PUORO: ARIANA TIKAO, RUBY SOLLY, TE KAHUREREMOA TAUMATA, KHALI MEARI MATEROA HARP: INGRID BAUER

Celebrate International Women’s Day Historically, music by women has been with music and words from inspirational considered ‘lost’ or ‘forgotten’ – or to tell it like women, including a world premiere it is, actively marginalised and systemically commission for taonga puoro and oppressed. Shoulder to Shoulder champions orchestra by Ruby Solly, work by Pulitzer work by established Aotearoa composers Prize winner Julia Wolfe, and more. Dorothy Ker and Rachael Morgan; the only female member of France’s Les Six, This vibrant programme highlights women Germaine Tailleferre; and international living composers ranging from the mystic composers from India, Iran, and the United brilliance of 12th century pioneer Hildegard States – Reena Esmail, Aida Shirazi, and Julia von Bingen, to multi-faceted musician, Wolfe in her score for orchestra and electric writer, and taonga puoro practitioner Ruby guitar. Interspersed with these works, the Solly (Kai Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe). powerful voices of women are also expressed through poetry, text and spoken word. Ruby Solly Tailleferre Aida Shirazi New work* Concertino for Harp The Distorted Reminiscences WORLD PREMIERE and Orchestra of a Guardian TICKETS 1hr 50mins inc interval $48 – $109 GREAT HALL, Rachael Morgan Reena Esmail Dorothy Ker See also p36 for a free pre-show AUCKLAND TOWN HALL International Women's Day event Seeking Answers Black Iris a gentle infinity Book now at to the Riddle Mon 8 March, 8.00pm Relaxed open rehearsal, DATE & TIME TBC* Bingen (arr. Pfau) Julia Wolfe aaf.co.nz De innocentibus: Rex noster Big Beautiful Dark and Scary

WITH SUPPORT FROM PRESENTED BY AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL *Commissioned by Auckland Arts Festival *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Platinum Patrons Friedlander Foundation & AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA & Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MAYA ANGELOU TALKS/ DANCE KŌRERO TE REO MĀORI POETRY 36 AROHA KI TE TANGATA WĀHINE TOA WĀHINE TOA AROHA KI TE TANGATA 37 level up: an intergenerational discussion

Roar into International Women’s Day with a let’s- change-the-world breakfast kōrero led by Miriama Kamo, brought to you in partnership with the YWCA.

Women have been fighting for equality for the longest time. We all have many thoughts on what needs to happen next as a part of that struggle. And we all know the best place to have this discussion isn’t online, it’s in real life. With food.

Join some of our finest young millennial and Gen Z minds from the Y25 – Becki Moss (pictured), Gabriella Brayne and Te Aho Jordan – alongside leaders including academic Lexie Matheson, comedian Justine Smith and activist PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE YWCA Qiane Matata Sipu, to answer the question: what next? SUPPORTED BY METRO MAGAZINE

TICKETS $29 – $49 THE CIVIC CLUB Wāhine Toikupu 1hr 15mins no interval Book now at Mon 8 March, 7.00am for a 7.30am start Breakfast included aaf.co.nz Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, ko tōku My language is to be cherished; my reo tōku māpihi maurea language is my object of affection

Whakanuia te Marama mō ngā Wāhine o te Celebrate International Women’s Month We ignite the night with performers of this traditional, exhilarating Ao ki ngā whakamāoritanga o ētahi ruri nō te with a selection of poems from The Siva Afi Samoan art form. Experience the phenomenon of siva afi ailao as kohinga, The Complete Collected Poems of Complete Collected Poems of Maya South Auckland hosts a fire knife competition between secondary Maya Angelou. Ko Pānia Papa rāua ko Miriama Angelou, which have been translated schools alongside a free festival of wāhine toa afi performances. Festival Kamo ngā kaiwhakataki. He mea hua nā ētahi into te reo Māori. Co-hosted by Pānia And on International Women’s Day, head over to Aotea Square for ika a Whiro wāhine o Te Panekiretanga o Papa and Miriama Kamo and featuring a special demonstration performed by wāhine fire knife dancers. te Reo Māori, he kura kupu ēnei kua tāraia wāhine graduates from Te Panekiretanga ki te aroha, he mea whakamāori nā tētahi o Te Reo Institute of Māori Language kāhui wāhine nō ngā tini tōpito o Aotearoa Excellence, this is a delectable sample of FESTIVAL GARDEN, AOTEA SQUARE e tū nei hei toa taua mō te reo. He reorua. words crafted with passion and emotion, translated by a host of language warrior Wāhine Toa Afi: Mon 8 March, 7.20pm 15mins FREE women from across Aotearoa. Bilingual. MĀNGERE ARTS CENTRE NGĀ TOHU O UENUKU TICKETS Wāhine Toa Afi Festival: Fri 12 March, 7.00pm – 10.00pm $29 – $49 THE CIVIC CLUB GOLD 1hr 15mins no interval NZ Schools Comp: Sat 13 March, 7.00pm – 10.00pm COIN Book now at Fri 19 March, 8.00am for an 8.30am start Breakfast included aaf.co.nz

For more information on Siva Afi Festival and PRESENTED IN Wāhine Toa Afi events during the Festival, visit aaf.co.nz ASSOCIATION WITH CLASSICAL DANCE- MUSIC CONTEMPORARY 38 AROHA KI TE TANGATA LIVE MUSIC Subtle WORLD PREMIERE Dances

BALLETCOLLECTIVE AOTEAROA

IN COLLABORATION WITH NZTRIO

Witness the birth of an exciting new Harnessing the energy and vivacity of ballet company in New Zealand with the launch dancers trained here in Aotearoa, and starring of BalletCollective Aotearoa and its the astonishing Abigail Boyle, the work stimulating inaugural programme of proudly engages in our unique creativity shaped by homegrown dance, music and design. the country’s isolation and rugged landscape; our openness to new and immersive ideas Subtle Dances is a trio of new work created through many cultural influences; and the by some of New Zealand’s most exciting innate curiosity of all New Zealanders. choreographers: London-based Cameron McMillan (former dancer with Royal New In collaboration, the prodigious NZTrio – Zealand Ballet, English National Ballet, Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) Rambert), Loughlan Prior (Royal New and Somi Kim (piano) – will perform Zealand Ballet) and Sarah Knox (Footnote live John Psathas’ work Helix, Claire New Zealand Dance, Black Grace). Cowan’s Subtle Dances (commissioned by NZTrio), and music by Rhian Sheehan, rearranged for NZTrio by Ryan Youens.

TICKETS $19 – $79 BRUCE MASON CENTRE Fri 5 March, 7.30pm

Book now at Sat 6 March, 2.00pm & 7.30pm 1hr 35mins inc interval aaf.co.nz

WITH SUPPORT FROM Pictured: Abigail Boyle & William Fitzgerald. Image credit: Celia Walmsley The Wallace Foundation DANCE LGBTQ+ SPECIAL EVENT FASHION AROHA KI TE TANGATA 41 Legacy Vogue Ball

AN AUCKLAND VOGUE SCENE COLLABORATION

Strut, Serve, Spin and Dip! In partnership with FAFSWAG, the Auckland Vogue scene invites you to strut up to the From its birth at Te Puke o Tara hall Auckland Town Hall for an extravagant in South Auckland, ballroom culture evening of runway divas, stunty vogue in Aotearoa has grown over the past battles, gaggy effects, seductive sex sirens, seven years as a safe space for queer competition and cash grand prizes. communities to celebrate and grow. Whether you’re a ballroom cheerleader, For the first time, the three main houses a runway walker or a balcony voyeur, of ballroom, AITU, COVEN and IMAN, this is a fashion and dance extravaganza are collaborating to continue this not to miss. All are welcome! legacy, and open their doors to all.

The Auckland Vogue scene acknowledges the indigenous people of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the Black and Latino pioneers of global ballroom culture.

TICKETS $27 – $59 GREAT HALL, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL Recommended for ages 16+ THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING NEW May contain nudity, strong Book now at Sat 20 March, 8.00pm language and strobe lighting VOGUE SCENE IS IN AUCKLAND. — i-D aaf.co.nz

For details in late January on walking workshops and how to register to walk, visit aaf.co.nz Pictured (clockwise from top left): Jojo Iman, Prince Raven Coven-Carangi, Isha Aitu, Kida Aitu. Image credit: Pati Solomona Tyrell IDENTITY MUSIC- DANCE MANA 42 AROHA KI TE TANGATA AOTEAROA Pūmanawa

I te rangi whakamutunga o te hui Ahurei, On the last day of the Festival, revel in kia rangona te reka o te kura toi taketake the uniquely Aotearoa artform that is o Aotearoa, o te kapa haka, i ngā tū a kapa haka with performances from four ētahi o ngā tino kapa haka o te motu. of our finest Māori cultural groups.

He ara te kapa haka e whakapuakina ai, e Kapa haka is an avenue to express and whakatairangahia anō ai te tuakiri Māori showcase heritage and cultural identity mā roto mai i te haka me te waiata, otirā, he through song and dance, and a way to ara tēnei e whakanuia ai tātou me tō tātou celebrate who and where we are in the world. tūranga ki te ao. He mana nui tō te kaupapa The concept of legacy and mātauranga o te tuku ihotanga, otirā, o te mātauranga tuku iho – knowledge handed down tuku iho i tētahi reanga, ki tētahi, me te aha, through generations – is powerful as we ka mahara nuitia ērā o mua, ērā i takahi i remember those who have come before us. ngā huarahi e whai nei tātou i ēnei rā. Pūmanawa brings together four brilliant Ko tā Pūmanawa he whakakotahi mai i ētahi kapa haka who embody the idea of legacy, kapa haka taiea e whā, e whakatinana nei i talent and dedication to a centuries-old te kaupapa o te tuku ihotanga, otirā, e mau way of celebration. Join Te Rōpū Manutaki, nei i ngā pūmanawa, e ū nei hoki ki tēnei Te Iti Kahurangi, Tūwhitia kia Angitu and kura whakanui o tua whakarere. Piri mai 2019 Te Matatini winners Ngā Tūmanako ki Te Rōpū Manutaki, ki Te Iti Kahurangi, as they sing and haka with full voices, ki Tūwhitia kia Angitu, otirā, ki ngā toa fierce wairua and boundless energy. whakaihuwaka o Te Matatini 2019, ki a Ngā Hosted by Wī and Wā of Taringa Huruhuru. Tūmanako, nō rātou ka tuku i ō rātou kaha, kia rere ai ō rātou reo me ō rātou wairua mā Pictured (clockwise from top left): Ngā Tūmanako, ngā kura tuku iho o te waiata me te haka. Te Rōpū Manutaki, Te Iti Kahurangi, Tūwhitia kia Angitu.

Ko Wī rāua ko Wā o Taringa Huruhuru ngā kaihautū o te rangi.

TICKETS $15 – $69 KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE * Book now at Sun 21 March, 3.00pm 3hrs 30mins inc interval aaf.co.nz

SUPPORTED BY *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 YOUTH DANCE COVERS MUSIC ORCHESTRAL MUSIC POP CULTURE MUSIC- DANCE 44 AROHA KI TE TANGATA BIRTHDAY BASH FANDOMS AROHA KI TE TANGATA 45

IT’S A K-POP CONCERT, BUT ALSO YOUR PARTY, TOO. — Rina Chae, Tearaway

Tekau! | Celebrating 10 Years of Sistema Aotearoa K-pop Party

WITH RINA CHAE Champion a decade of Sistema Aotearoa A new commission from Rob Ruha to mark unleashing the potential of tamariki, the organisation’s 10th birthday will sit at the whānau and the Ōtara community through heart of the show, alongside special guest For one electric night only, K-pop takes orchestral music. performances. over the Bruce Mason Centre.

Celebrating Māori and Pasifika culture Don’t miss this joyous occasion of music as Curated by international dancer, choreographer through the orchestra, Tekau! features 250 these talented tamariki make their debut on and star of TV’s K-pop Academy Rina Chae young musicians across a 100-piece string the grand Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage. – who's worked with Beyoncé and Justin orchestra and choir of 150, in a repertoire full Bieber and choreographed for AOA, Cosmic of Sistema Aotearoa favourites including Girls, SF9 and Monsta X – this all-ages party will ‘Poi E’, ‘Pasifika Medley’ and ‘Maranga Rā’. feature performances, prizes for the best outfits, photobooths and a dance cover competition.

TICKETS TICKETS $10 – $33 KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE $25 – $35 BRUCE MASON CENTRE 3hrs approx Book now at Sat 6 March, 4.00pm 1hr no interval Book now at Fri 19 March, 7.00pm Contains strobe lighting and smoke/haze aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

Image credit: Justin Michael Ng PRESENTED BY SATELLITES & AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY FAMILY COMEDY ACTIVATIONS POP-UP VALUE OF ARTS DEBATE 46 AROHA KI TE TANGATA UNEXPECTED CREATIVE SECTOR AROHA KI TE TANGATA 47

Acts Are the Arts Essential? Six of New Zealand’s stars of the stage, A stellar lineup including comedian, actor screen and media come together to and writer Kura Forrester will expertly hash of Love debate the value of culture, creativity out what role the arts play in our day-to-day and the arts. Expect to be both lives, and how we would fare without them. challenged and entertained, as the Acts of Love are our gift of aroha to you! What is the economic, social and emotional two teams provoke, pontificate, brag, benefit to New Zealand of a flourishing We’ve lined up a series of free weird, brawl and banter to make their case. creative sector, and how hard should we wonderful and whacky pop-up surprises and These fiery raconteurs will use logic, laughs, fight to ensure it continues to thrive? delights for the whole family. Be entertained wit and charm as they seek to outsmart their by our guitar strumming songsters, Pedestrian Keep an eye on for the opponents. The competition will be heated. aaf.co.nz Guiiiiiidance, Essential Twerkers and more on full lineup announcement. Who will crack under the pressure? And more street corners, shop windows, public squares importantly, who will emerge victorious? and the waterfront as you stroll through the city during Festival time. What’s not to love?

FREE TICKETS VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS $29 – $49 THE CIVIC CLUB

Every Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun of the Festival, 4 – 21 March Book now at Tue 16 March, 7.30pm 1hr 45mins no interval aaf.co.nz

Pictured (top): Pedestrian Guiiiiiidance. Image credit: Charlie Rose Creative. WITH SUPPORT FROM PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP BY AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL, TE TAUMATA TOI-A-IWI & AUCKLAND LIVE Pictured (bottom): Floomps. Image credit: Iona Youngs. With Adam Naughton. CLIMATE CHANGE STEREOTYPES TALKS SLAM POETRY WORK IN PROGRESS READING/ TALK 48 AROHA KI TE TANGATA KŌRERO RACISM AROHA KI TE TANGATA 49

Arts + Climate Innovation: Coexistence with our Natural World

Ko Ranginui kei runga, ko Papatūānuku kei raro, ko mātou e noho ana kei waenganui... With the sky above and the earth below, how do we inhabit the space between? An illuminating kōrero with renowned artists and scientists Dr Daniel Hikuroa, Aigagalefili Fepulea’i-Tapua’i and Professor Dame Anne Salmond ONZ DBE FRSNZ exploring how cultural knowledge, artistic expression and storytelling are inextricably linked to the world in which we live, and how a deeper understanding of these interconnections can help us to ignite transformative climate solutions.

PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION TICKETS WITH TRACK ZERO $ $ Open Stage: 10 – 15 THE CIVIC CLUB WITH SUPPORT FROM AUCKLAND LIVE Book now at Sat 6 March, 4.00pm 1hr 30mins approx aaf.co.nz Scenes from a Yellow Peril

BY NATHAN JOE DIRECTED BY JANE YONGE Living with Uncertainty The demure, soft-spoken and poetry, documentary theatre and political subservient East Asian has long discourse together to create a kaleidoscopic The uncertainty of this time can be disempowering and populated the imagination of the vision of contemporary identity politics. paralysing for many, yet there is an opportunity for us to develop Western consciousness: the model a greater capacity for clarity, strength and purposeful action. A rare opportunity to gain an inside view into minority, the submissive schoolgirl, This speaker series aims to a bring better understanding the developmental process behind creating the kung fu master, the maths nerd. of our current context from multiple perspectives so we a play, playwright Nathan Joe and director can play our part in remembering and redefining our role on Taking a scalpel to these outdated and Jane Yonge invite audiences to a rehearsed earth. Join Dr Hinemoa Elder, Chlöe Swarbrick, Liam Forde, orientalist images, Scenes from a Yellow reading of scenes from their script, as well Susie Spiller and Pita Turei as we explore how we can live with Peril violently smashes performance as a deeper dive into the core questions of the uncertainty and rapid pace of change in the world around us. the work through a post-reading discussion.

TICKETS TICKETS $10 – $15 THE CIVIC CLUB $10 – $15 THE CIVIC CLUB 1hr 15mins approx Contains strong language, discussions Book now at Sun 7 March, 12.30pm 2hrs approx Book now at Sat 13 March, 1.30pm of violence and sexual/adult themes aaf.co.nz PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION aaf.co.nz WITH EARTH BEAT FESTIVAL

WITH SUPPORT FROM Co-Produced by Oriental Maidens and SquareSums&Co in association with Oryza. Artwork credit (bottom): Alexander de Cadenet AUCKLAND LIVE Development and reading commissioned by Auckland Arts Festival. SUPPORTED BY There Is No Beginning or Ending, 1998. A4 print. Artwork credit: Kerry Ann Lee WELLBEING MOVING & STILL IMAGE VISUAL ARTS INTERGENERATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART VISUAL ARTS 50 AROHA KI TE TANGATA PHOTOGRAPHY MOANA NUI ARTS AROHA KI TE TANGATA 51 A Very Different World Digital Stage Artworks

From renowned Māori curator Ngahiraka Mason, A Thai-Australian artist Kawita Vatanajyankur Very Different World is a platform to focus on wellbeing constructs human-size structures, which she then and a much-needed glimmer of hope for the future. becomes a part of. In the intense yet meditative Shuttle, Vatanajyankur is herself the shuttle, which Who is not seeking a breath of fresh air? Sparking produces, with careful and physically demanding this idea is a belief in a second chance for humanity. choreography, another line of a woven textile. If creative ideas are the lifeblood of artists, Covid-19 is directing us to untold opportunities to express Alongside Shuttle, an animated digital work from forbearance. Offering this direction is a cadre of Māori artist and designer Johnson Witehira intergenerational artists from Aotearoa, Tonga, Canada titled Te Kai a te Rangatira, inspired by the Toitū and Hawai‘i, with photography, painting, sculpture, Te Reo kaupapa, and other to-be-announced textiles, ceramic, film and an interactive installation. artworks and films, will grace the Auckland Live Digital Stage throughout the Festival in March. DIGITAL STAGE, AOTEA SQUARE

Thu 4 – Sun 21 March FREE WITH SUPPORT FROM TE TUHI Also at Papatūnga Sat 20 Feb – Sun 14 March Sun 14 Feb – Sun 9 May FREE Ancient ‘Amui ‘i Mu‘a Futures in our sea Edith and George: of islands Ancient Futures unites the heritage arts of Tonga with the New Zealand diasporic community. Led by contemporary masters Dagmar Vaikalafi Dyck Initially shown at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, and Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi, this landmark Wellington (2019), Edith and George: in our sea of islands exhibition includes new paintings, prints and is recontextualised in the Homestead Galleries. With 100 sculpture displayed with historic artifacts in years separating them, photographers Edith Amituanai response to an engagement with Tongan (b.1980) and the late George Crummer (1868–1953) collections overseas. The work made from these each capture moments in time from their own local inspirational visits contextualises the art of Dyck Polynesian communities. The two sets of portraits and Tohi in Tongan art history but also within the present important conversations around colonisation, broader spectrum of the New Zealand art world. migration, settlement and identity in the Pacific.

THE WALLACE ARTS CENTRE, CORBAN ESTATE ARTS CENTRE PAH HOMESTEAD

Fri 19 February – Sun 4 April FREE Fri 5 March – Sun 2 May FREE

Pictured (top): Ngahiraka Mason. Photo by Pākē Salmon, 2020. Visit aaf.co.nz for information about special public events that coincide with this exhibition. Artwork detail (top): Artwork credit (bottom): Edith Amituanai Antoinette and kids in the RAP Carpark, 2017. Artwork credit (bottom): Filipe Tohi Fetu’u – Star, 2019. Digital print, 700x1000mm. Shuttle, HD video, 2018. TALENT MUSIC- DANCE RANGATAHI / YOUTH 52 AROHA KI TE TANGATA COMPETITION

REGISTER AS A DANCE CREW OR SINGER AT #TĀMAKI aaf.co.nz BEATS

Over the first two weekends of the Festival, dance crews will go head-to-head and singers will flex their vocal prowess, each vying for a spot in the finals on 20 March.

Multi-award-winning, bilingual artist Rei (2020 Best Hip Hop Album, Waiata Māori Music Awards) and Prestige, one of the most dynamic dance crews in Aotearoa and first ever New Zealand representatives to win the World Hip Hop championships, will headline the finals performance on the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage.

Up for grabs at the final event is… major street cred! Plus prizes which include either a studio session with leading choreographer Joshua Cesan (IDCO) for dance groups, or a session in a recording studio for vocalists.

Limited spaces. First registered – first in! More information is available at aaf.co.nz. Pre-registration is essential to be part of this inaugural comp, or just come along to see a stage bursting with talent!

FREE FESTIVAL GARDEN, AOTEA SQUARE Competitors must Heats: Sat 6 & Sat 13 March, 12.00pm – 3.00pm arrive by 11.00am

TICKETS $13 – $35 KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE Book now at Finals: Sat 20 March, 4.00pm aaf.co.nz

WITH SUPPORT FROM AUCKLAND LIVE KAI SING-ALONG SUNSET MUSIC- DANCE WHĀNAU / FAMILY WHĀNAU / FAMILY MUSIC 54 AROHA KI TE TANGATA HAPORI / COMMUNITY WRAP PARTY AROHA KI TE TANGATA 55

CLOSING NIGHT

Activities in the Square Kia ora, Tāmaki!

Aotea Square is where it’s happening at the Haere ki te Māra Ahurei i te papa o Aotea Head down to the Festival Garden in Festival, with lots of free activities for all ages. ki te pō whakakapi i tā tātou kaupapa. Aotea Square for our closing night party He huinga tēnei i te hiku o te raumati e – a late summer gathering full of kai, Enjoy free live music and family-friendly rangona nuitia ai te kai, te pūoru, ā, me te music, and fun for whānau and friends. fun in our vibrant Festival Garden. Mark the wairua ngahau e ngā whānau me ngā hoa. opening of AAF 2021 with us; create your Whew! Three weeks have flown by in a own Aroha Art piece to contribute to our Haramai! Kua tere pau ngā wiki e toru, kua flash and we’re ready to let our hair down collaborative installation; enjoy workshops tae te wā e kani ai tātou i runga i te wairua and boogie! Shake your tail feathers to the and performances on New Zealand Children’s ngahau! Kia korikori tō tou ki ngā reo waitī o sounds of Betty-Anne Monga and Friends Day, and our Community Day; listen to music Betty-Anne Monga me ōna hoa, i a tātou ka as we wind up the Festival and say thank you from Tigilau Ness and friends; cheer on the whakakapi i tā tātou hui Ahurei ki tētahi pāti to everyone with a rip-roaring celebration in dance groups and singers competing in nui i te Māra Ahurei, hei mea whakamiha hoki the Festival Garden. Get your sweet moves #TĀMAKIBEATS; marvel at fire knife dances i te iti me te rahi i whai wāhi mai ki tā tātou polished up and your vocal chords primed on International Women’s Day; enjoy our kaupapa. Kia rite mai koutou ki te kani me and ready to sing along to some classic Digital Art programme on the big screen; te waiata tahi ki ētahi o ngā tino waiata R&B R&B tunes that liven up any garage party. savour the tastes from our multicultural e ngahau pai ai ngā pāti wharau huri noa. food stalls; and boogie down to Betty-Anne Monga and Friends on closing night. FREE Lots to see, make, do and eat! AOTEA SQUARE FESTIVAL GARDEN, AOTEA SQUARE

Visit aaf.co.nz for full details. Thu 4 – Sun 21 March FREE Sun 21 March, 6.00pm COMEDY KŌRERO TALKS 56 AROHA KI TE TANGATA STORYTELLING AROHA KI TE TANGATA 57

Built in 1929, the glamorous stage of The Civic has played host to some of the world’s biggest The Tom Sainsbury artists and most scintillating scandals. Now, in a unique opportunity, it’s your turn to step onto WORLD PREMIERE The the stage at The Civic Club, the Festival’s truly Love Hour special venue for the best live music, comedy, Laugh and learn about the mysteries of love to get to the heart of their love lives. From cabaret and conversations this summer. with man of the hour Tom Sainsbury, who first crushes and failed romances, to date Brought to you by Artistic Director Shona welcomes a star-studded lineup of Kiwi nights and breaknights, obsessions, and McCullagh – one of the dancers who recreated personalities, including Hilary Barry and seductions – no stone is left unturned the famous Freda Stark’s “Fire Dance” whilst Chlöe Swarbrick*, to The Civic Club stage as in Tom’s quest to understand all things Civic love, romance and relationships. working to save The Civic from demolition – this host of this all-new, all-revealing talk show. bespoke experience will see you seated on stage Pull up a pew and join us on the hallowed An unforgettable night of stand-up, live between the resident golden panthers, sharing stage of The Civic as comedian, playwright interviews and outrageous celebrity the starlit space with our favourite musicians, and Snapchat satirist extraordinaire Tom interactions, The Tom Sainsbury Love comedians and personalities. As you watch them Sainsbury asks some very special guests Hour is a charming heart to heart we know perform from this very special vantage point, soak you’ll fall head over heels in love with. Club up the exotic splendour of The Civic’s beautiful, historic auditorium – the largest surviving atmospheric theatre in Australasia – followed ENJOY A SMASHING TICKETS $ $ LINEUP OF ONE-OFF by DJs in the foyer bar each Club night. 29 – 49 THE CIVIC CLUB 1hr 15mins no interval Recommended for ages 16+ GIGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Thu 4, Fri 5, Sat 6, Wed 10, The tables have turned. Come take centre *The full lineup of guests will be AT THE CIVIC... FROM A stage for a moment of glory behind the curtain Book now at Thu 18 & Sat 20 March, 6.30pm announced in February at aaf.co.nz WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE! aaf.co.nz and in the spotlight. The stars await you…

Please note that all shows in The Civic Club will start DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY promptly and lock out will apply. All shows are seated. Image credit: Mataara Stokes. Tom Sainsbury’s suit provided by Crane Brothers. SOUL / FUNK ANIMATION MUSIC R&B / ELECTRONIC CINEMATIC MUSIC 58 AROHA KI TE TANGATA LIVE MUSIC & THEATRE JAZZ / INDIE AROHA KI TE TANGATA 59

A UNIQUELY TALENTED MUSICAL ARTISTE... ESTÈRE’S SONGS ARE BOTH REFRESHINGLY QUIRKY AND PLAYFULLY SOULFUL. — Radio 13

[A] SHINING, UPLIFTING DELIGHT. AUCKLAND PREMIERE — John Campbell, RNZ

Estère – Into the Carnivorous Belly of Capricorn Plant Society

IN COLLABORATION WITH SARA BRODIE & JO KILGOUR WITH TINY RUINS, HOPETOUN BROWN & MICHAEL BARKER

With a flair for exploring uninhabited and Into the Belly of Capricorn braids immersive Melt your mind as the cinematic world psychedelic jazz across an astounding array stunning sonic terrain, the captivating stagecraft with a powerhouse band into a of genius ensemble Carnivorous of instruments. This is one of our dreamiest Estère weaves her velvety vocals, heavy contemporary show unlike anything else. Plant Society fills Auckland’s spiritual live bands for both adults and children alike. basslines and hooks into a transfixing Inspired by metamorphosis and the rich home of movies for one night only. Stories of dystopian futures, alien empires new performance concept. Unmissable! territory of mythology, Estère’s uniquely theatrical vision is shaped by award- Merging filmic soundscapes and lush and trans-dimensional travel will unfold Estère, aka Empress of Electric Blue Witch- winning director Sara Brodie, incorporating orchestral pop to sublime effect, Carnivorous through the hand drawn animations of Hop, is one of our finest acts and best storytelling, dance and fibre optics to Plant Society are a gang of New Zealand’s band leader Finn Scholes from the belly kept secrets, opening for the likes of soul create a truly luxurious experience. most accomplished musicians performing of The Civic Club, the perfect venue legends Grace Jones and Erykah Badu. for such a cinematic experience.

TICKETS TICKETS $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB Book now at Thu 4 March, 8.30pm Book now at Fri 5 March, 8.30pm aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

SUPPORTED BY Image credit: Bayly & Moore POP-ROCK CAVE CLASSICS MUSIC VOCAL PROWESS RICH ORCHESTRATION MUSIC 60 AROHA KI TE TANGATA FIERY CHANTEUSE MUSIC LEGACY AROHA KI TE TANGATA 61

THERE IS INTENSITY TO [REB’S] PERFORMANCE THAT MAKES HER MESMERISING TO WATCH. — Theatreview

JULIA DEANS’ SPINE-TINGLING SINGING IS THE REAL THING. — Metro Magazine

Reb Fountain & The Black Quartet present Julia Deans The Boy Next Door Having first come to the fore as the sassy With a catalogue spanning more than 20 and beguiling frontwoman for Fur Patrol, the years, her songs examine a journey through CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF NICK CAVE past decade has seen Julia Deans transition life – what it means to be human, and our from iconic rock chick to glorious songbird. spectrum of strength and vulnerability. Beyond comparison. Originally devised to celebrate Cave’s 60th Deans graces The Civic Club in a stripped This will be an opportunity for lovers Beyond genre. Beyond dispute. birthday in 2017, singer-songwriter Reb back trio, presenting new material of soaring voices and highly crafted Fountain’s stunning tribute show returns from an upcoming album, alongside songwriting to indulge in a truly Nick Cave pens love eulogies that’ll by popular demand – and this time, she favourites from her critically acclaimed special evening, not to be missed. sink you to your knees, performs like weaves her own Cave-esque songs into We Light Fire and Modern Fables. a revivalist, croons like a drunk, weeps the mix. Alongside her band – including like a banshee, mocks like the devil. His collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Dave undisputed musical genius has been Khan – Reb is joined by New Zealand’s drip-fed to the world over decades. premier string quartet, The Black Quartet. Together, they channel the raucous, brazen wisdom and beauty of Cave’s musical legacy.

TICKETS TICKETS $ $ 27 – 59 THE CIVIC CLUB $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB Book now at Sat 6 March, 8.30pm Book now at Sun 7 March, 7.30pm aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

Image credit: Stephen Tilley Image credit: Maegan McDowell JAZZ CIRCUS MUSIC MASTER MUSICIANSHIP DANCE CABARET 62 AROHA KI TE TANGATA AWARD-WINNING ARTIST AERIAL AROHA KI TE TANGATA 63

THE COLLECTIVE WORLD PREMIERE EXPERIENCE HERE, THE SUM OF THE PARTS, IS AWE-INSPIRING. — Off the Tracks on The Edge of Chaos

A LET-YOUR-HAIR- DOWN, “YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET” EVENT THAT WILL MAKE YOUR JAW DROP RIGHT INTO YOUR BUBBLES.

The Dixon Six: Heavenly Bodies Dixon Nacey & Friends DIRECTED BY EMMA VICKERS

One of the go-to guitar guys on the award-winning album – Dixon is at the top Aotearoa music scene, Dixon Nacey of his game and here to get The Civic Club A constellation of New Zealand’s finest circus acclaimed artists, including Chris Oh! (‘Most continues to perform with some of New swinging. superstars, urban acrobats and outrageous Dazzling Dancer’ at the Burlesque Hall of Zealand’s top jazz and pop musicians, with curiosities descend from the night sky for a Fame in Las Vegas in 2018) and performers Presenting a journey through New Zealand's over 20 years’ experience up his sleeve. stellar cabaret of truly cosmic proportions. from The Dust Palace, this promises to be best jazz from the past two decades, Dixon a night to celebrate the beauty of bodies. Recipient of the 2020 Best Jazz Artist Tui is joined by Roger Manins (tenor sax), Mike Heavenly Bodies is a dazzling cabaret for The Edge of Chaos – tunes from which Booth (trumpet), Kevin Field (piano), Mostyn adventure of stardusted aerialists flying in the Conducted with the lightning quick wit will feature in this performance with newly Cole (bass) and Andrew Keegan (drums), plus face of gravity, atomic acrobats with a lust and dark arts of our MC Lizzie Tollemache, penned compositions and songs from the featured guests Chris Melville (vocals), Kevin for life, and beautiful boylesque dancers all snap up a table with your friends beneath Haines (bass) and Ron Samsom (drums). exploring passion, desire, impermanence and the glittering heavens of The Civic Club eternity. Starring our very own internationally for an evening you’ll never forget.

TICKETS $34 – $75 THE CIVIC CLUB 2hrs inc interval TICKETS Recommended for ages 18+ $ $ 27 – 59 THE CIVIC CLUB Fri 12 March, 8.30pm Contains nudity, strong language and explicit content Book now at Wed 10 March, 8.30pm Book now at Sat 13 March, 5.00pm & 8.30pm Sat 13 March, 5.00pm* aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

DIRECTOR EMMA HERBERT IN ASSOCIATION WITH SPLORE FESTIVAL *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Image credit: Moj Photography ORIGINAL JAZZ DOUBLE-BILL MUSIC CLASSIC COVERS POP MUSIC 64 AROHA KI TE TANGATA MASTER MUSICIANSHIP SULTRY SOUNDS AROHA KI TE TANGATA 65

GITBOX REBELLION PROVIDE STIMULATING, INTELLIGENT, AND ABOVE ALL, APPROACHABLE MUSIC. — NZ Herald

Gitbox Rebellion Chelsea Jade / deryk

Honouring the beautiful character of Described as “Igor Stravinsky meets Pete Tickle your pop fancy at this very special full of earworms, including ‘Low Brow’, acoustic guitar, Gitbox Rebellion’s Townshend,” the group’s music – both original double bill performance, featuring ‘Life of the Party’ and ‘High Beam’. This is a exuberant blend of jazz, rock, folk and tunes and covers – is a joyous collision of two of New Zealand’s most exciting rare chance to see them performed live. classical will have you in sonic raptures. worlds, managing to be infectiously moody, original songwriters making waves. Joining Chelsea on the bill is local breakout upbeat, grungy and intricately textured all artist deryk, who’s been keeping busy An acclaimed multi-member performance at once. Extraordinary live, they’ll have you All hail Chelsea Jade. The captivating making slow music for fast times. While unit of uncanny ability and chemistry, hooked from the first finger pick to the last. Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gitbox Rebellion make their guitars sound and performer returns to New Zealand the world moves around her at a dizzying atmospheric, chaotic and orchestral – and With Nigel Gavin, Kim Halliday, Russell for a night of guilty pleasure straight from pace, the 24-year-old summons space better than you could ever imagine. Hughes, Rob Mita, Sonia Wilson, Doug the overground. With a focus on literate and instils stillness in her music, making Robertson, Sam Loveridge and Bodi Hermans. lyricism, the multi-APRA NZ Silver Scroll a unique imprint with her multi-layered Award nominee’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut EP, the 2020 pop gem Womb. debut album Personal Best was packed

TICKETS $25 – $35 WARKWORTH TOWN HALL Book now at Sun 7 March, 4.00pm aaf.co.nz

TICKETS TICKETS $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB Book now at Sun 14 March, 4.00pm Book now at Wed 17 March, 8.30pm aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

Image credit (left): Adrian VC INDIE-POP LEGACY MUSIC ATMOSPHERIC SOUL MUSIC 66 AROHA KI TE TANGATA BEAUTIFUL WĀHINE TOA AROHA KI TE TANGATA 67

LOVELY AND POIGNANT. — Gorilla vs. Bear

French for Rabbits Hine!

Having toured throughout Europe and the Propelled along by the intricate BETTY-ANNE MONGA / HINA USA, supporting the likes of Agnes Obel, instrumentation of guitarist John Fitzgerald, / / Lorde and Marlon Williams, and playing the drummer Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa, and DISCIPLE PATI JHASMYNE EMILY MULI festival circuit, dream-pop luminaries French multi-instrumentalists Ben Lemi (Trinity Roots) for Rabbits are the creators of some of New and Penelope Esplin (Grawlixes, Dam Dans), Let the dulcet tones of these amazing Powerful vocals from these Māori and Zealand’s most hauntingly ethereal music. their songs cleverly and compassionately wāhine bring music to your ears! Pacific wāhine toa will have you foot- explore the political and the everyday with Fronted by the delicately voiced Brooke tapping and dancing in your seat as a new fragility, sideways humour and optimism. Betty-Anne Monga of Ardijah fame Singer, the band’s emotionally intelligent generation of songstresses takes flight. appears alongside young and talented music is evocative of land and sea, awash with This show will preview new material from musicians HINA, Disciple Pati, Jhasmyne glistening layers and unexpected tangents. the band's forthcoming album under the and Emily Muli for a supreme showcase starry atmosphere of The Civic Club, which of musical prowess at The Civic Club. promises to be the band’s most immediate, uplifting and creative show to date.

TICKETS TICKETS $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB $20 – $49 THE CIVIC CLUB Book now at Thu 18 March, 8.30pm Book now at Fri 19 March, 7.00pm aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

Image credit: Lily Paris West Pictured: Disciple Pati ALBUM LAUNCH GOSPEL MUSIC LIVE MUSIC & VISUAL ART JAZZ / BLUES MUSIC 68 AROHA KI TE TANGATA WĀHINE TOA COUNTRY AROHA KI TE TANGATA 69

Anna Coddington – Spell On You

Beams DELANEY DAVIDSON / SHAYNE CARTER / THEIA

Acclaimed musician and songwriter Anna highlights from her rich back catalogue, she’ll Marvel as Delaney Davidson, Shayne Soaring the heights and plummeting Coddington launches her brand new album be accompanied by Jol Mulholland, Mike Hall Carter, Theia and friends weave a spell, the depths of love, music provides the Beams at The Civic Club in conjunction (Pluto), and Steph Brown and Fen Ikner (LIPS) dragging old songs into the present map to its many incarnations. Join Arts with a striking live visual art show. – who co-wrote and produced Beams. Visual and new songs back into the past. Foundation Laureates and Aotearoa artist Greta Menzies will also unveil bespoke Anna Coddington’s long-awaited fourth music mavericks Delaney Davidson artworks created in response to the live show. Aroha. Love. Bind us together in times of solo album is a wānanga of ruthless self- and Shayne Carter, and exciting alt-pop pain and times of joy. Unlock the doors expression. Leaning into her indie sensibilities A Fly My Pretties alumna, Coddington is a singer-songwriter Theia alongside Chris that hold secrets inside out hearts. Give while maintaining a pop edge, Beams sees quiet superstar. Her solo repertoire stands O’Connor (The Phoenix Foundation), us back our loved ones from beyond Coddington explore her place in the world alone, but appearances with the likes of the Nell Thomas (Orchestra of Spheres) the veil. Immortalise us in flames across as a mother, musician, Māori and human Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the and Jol Mulholland for a mesmerising the skies of our contemporaries. being. Debuting the album in full alongside Blackbird Ensemble have highlighted her evening devoted to the magic of song. as one of the country’s crucial performers.

TICKETS TICKETS $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB $27 – $59 THE CIVIC CLUB Book now at Fri 19 March, 9.30pm Book now at Sat 20 March, 8.30pm aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

Image credit: Nick Paulsen caring for Aroha ki our natural te taiao environment – air, land, water CHORAL THEATRE MUSIC MOVING IMAGES 72 AROHA KI TE TAIAO OUR PLANET

MOVING, UPLIFTING, AND THOUGHT- PROVOKING. A VERY SPECIAL EVENING Taonga OF MUSIC INDEED. — Otago Daily Times Moana A love letter to the oceans

VOICES NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND PREMIERE

The outstanding national chamber choir of navigator Ui-Te-Rangiora on his quest to save Aotearoa, Voices New Zealand, presents a the oceans. Travelling through Latvia, Canada, breathtaking musical and visual homage to the US and Indonesia, we arrive at a sanctuary, the beauty and vulnerability of our oceans. the majestic Antarctic captured in a new work by New Zealand’s Warren Maxwell, inspired Celebrating our moana as precious taonga by his own, personal experiences on the ice. with uplifting music from around the globe, this beautiful concert traces the flight of the Conducted by Dr Karen Grylls, with kuaka/godwit, from icy northern seas all the elegant direction and choreography by way down to a fragile sanctuary in Antarctica. Arts Foundation Laureate Sara Brodie, Taonga Moana is set to a stunning Starting in the North with a new work by landscape of projected moving images. eclectic Finnish composer Jaakko Mäntyjärvi about the Arctic Ocean, we encounter This spectacular theatrical event is an ode to whales, turtles and mysterious serpents on the power and poetry of oceans – essential, this musical journey following the great Māori now more than ever, to survival on our planet.

TICKETS $39 – $79 GREAT HALL, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL

Book now at Sat 6 March, 7.30pm 1hr 15 mins no interval aaf.co.nz

WITH SUPPORT FROM SUPPORTED BY Platinum Patrons Andrew & Jenny Smith Image credit: Tim Mossholder and Sir Roderick & Gillian, Lady Deane AWA / MOANA / WATER POETIC JOURNEYS MUSIC OUR PLANET HISTORY MUSIC 74 AROHA KI TE TAIAO CLASSIC AOTEAROA SONGS SYNTH POP AROHA KI TE TAIAO 75

WONDERFUL STORIES, LAUGH OUT LOUD HUMOUR AND THE MUSIC WAS BEAUTIFUL. — Taranaki Daily News

My Name is Moana Rail Land

MOANA & THE TRIBE ANTHONIE TONNON

Beloved singer-songwriter Moana each other as New Zealanders – through Anthonie Tonnon’s heralded music Anthonie Tonnon’s latest theatrical show, Maniapoto is joined by her sister Trina, an intoxicating mix of music, myth and tour of our great passenger railways, after his much-loved A Synthesized Universe Pitch Black’s Paddy Free and ace guitarist personal anecdote. Songs from Moana & public transport routes and community (AAF2019) concert for planetariums. Cadzow Cossar for a heartfelt musical and The Moahunters’ iconic album Tahi will venues returns to Tāmaki Makaurau, for Following a journey on a real working tram, narrative tribute to the ocean and Aotearoa. feature proudly in this latest revival of the a journey by tram in Western Springs. popular tour, as will garage party classics once used in our cities, you’ll join Tonnon at My Name is Moana is an uplifting and and those inspirational songs which have Mixing song, narrative, personal memoir, the original Waitakere Station at MOTAT for humour-filled show celebrating our taken Moana & The Tribe around the world. historical research, and a poetic but a show woven with synthesizer soundscapes relationship to the ocean – and with tangible public transport journey, Rail and storytelling. The bar and café will be Land is songwriter and performer open, so enjoy this special event before the tram ride back at the end of the night. TICKETS $25 – $35 TOURING REGIONAL AUCKLAND Hawkins Theatre, Papakura: Thu 11 March, 7.00pm TICKETS $34 – $49 FROM M2 (MEOLA ROAD) TO Te Oro, Glen Innes: Wed 17 March, 7.00pm MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & Warkworth Town Hall: Thu 18 March, 7.00pm TECHNOLOGY (MOTAT) 1hr 20mins inc interval Meet at the Meola Rd Carpark to Book now at Artworks Community Theatre, Waiheke: Sat 20 March, 7.00pm Book now at Tue 9, Wed 10 & Thu 11 March, 8.00pm catch the 7.00pm or the 7.30pm trams aaf.co.nz aaf.co.nz

SUPPORTED BY MOTAT Image credit: Belinda Merrie ECOLOGY DOUBLE-BILL SPECIAL EVENT HISTORY OUTDOOR / AERIAL DANCE 76 AROHA KI TE TAIAO ACCESS RELATIONSHIPS AROHA KI TE TAIAO 77 The Air Between Us / A Figure Exhales

Award-winning disabled artist Rodney Bell and critically acclaimed choreographer Chloe Loftus present a captivating outdoor aerial WORLD dance event performed mid-air between trees. PREMIERE

The Air Between Us is a dance work between two bodies in space, in perfect equilibrium, crossing boundaries of culture, creativity and play. Arriving at this place from diverse backgrounds and experiences, Chloe and Rodney – who performs in his wheelchair – explore our innate capacity to exist in symbiotic harmony. Like solar systems circling around each other, He Owha Matarua – magnetically pulled by each other’s energy, their Hauntology of Inheritance partnership celebrates equality and connection. Meditative and stylised, A Figure Exhales is SUZANNE COWAN & RODNEY BELL a site-specific outdoor performance with considerable visual impact by performance artist and choreographer Zahra Killeen-Chance. A unique, sensorial performance walk of on navigating and choreographing space. connectivity that explores whakapapa, Join them on a journey of whakapapa, history, The figures of these surreal performances appear history and a deepening experience of colonisation, birds, trees and insects, while to be both real and ghostly. Sheathed in beautiful, the beautiful forest at Byers Walk, Piha. asking the question: how can we honour our seamless knit shrouds that enable them to become desire to access the forest and be an active liminal figures that are simultaneously seen and Performance artists Suzanne Cowan and part of the ecology that surrounds us? unseen, Killeen-Chance’s performers allow the Rodney Bell have lived experience of audience to experience something of the ambiguous disability, giving them a unique perspective space between the everyday and the otherworldly.

A Figure Exhales will be presented as part of a double-bill with The Air Between Us.

TICKETS FREE The entire walk/roll is approximately 2hrs 30mins $ $ Gold coin 18 – 25 BYERS WALK, PIHA and includes a reflective gathering with kai at the end OUTDOOR LOCATION TBC donation * Book now at Sat 13 & Sun 14 March, 2.30pm Wheelchair-friendly transport available for a small fee* suggested Fri 5, Sat 6 & Sun 7 March, 6.00pm 40mins aaf.co.nz

PRESENTED BY AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL & TOUCH COMPASS Location to be announced. For more information, visit aaf.co.nz This work was previously presented by the Walking About series in partnership *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 *See Access & Inclusion 82—83 Image credits: Ana Clara Ortega (top); Solomon Mortimer (bottom) with Te Uru Gallery in February 2020. Image credit: Brownyn Evans. HISTORY HISTORY VISUAL ARTS WEST AUCKLAND SOUND & MOVING IMAGE ARTS/ DANCE 78 AROHA KI TE TAIAO SOCIAL DANCE INSTALLATION AROHA KI TE TAIAO 79

Ka mua, ka muri

SHANNON TE AO

Ka mua, ka muri is a sound and moving image installation that explores our experience of time, history and song. Using the road movie genre as its starting point, it locates two sisters in the immediate wake of an unnamed tragic event. Ka mua, ka muri, or, “to walk backwards into the TE URU future,” suggests that time exists on a continuum where past, present and future co-exist and are Sat 6 March – Sun 30 May FREE inherently tethered through ancestry and action.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH The Thrum of the Tide New Moon Folk Ball THE THRUM OF THE TIDE

A night of celebratory social dance in JENNY GILLAM & EUGENE HANSEN (MANIAPOTO) WITH MICHAEL PARMENTER the vibrant folk tradition of the village fête and the raucous city dance-hall, The Thrum of the Tide delves into the 20th Presented in Te Uru will be a re-creation of the New Moon Folk Ball is an event that century story of Te Ana Ru cave, known as the floor accompanied by a soundscape of will honour the long tradition of social ‘the ballroom cave’. subterranean seismic vibrations and taonga dance associated with West Auckland, puoro captured in Te Ana Ru during the particularly the Whatipu Cave dances It has been said that early settlers held Auckland Regional Parks Artist Residency 2019. that took place on the western coast at Saturday night dances in Te Ana Ru cave various times during the last century. – known as ‘the ballroom cave’ – until the On 13 March, contemporary dance stalwarts 1920s, on a re-purposed, winchable kauri Michael Parmenter and Claire O’Neil will Master-of-dance Michael Parmenter floor installed by local timber mill workers. perform four of the most popular partner will provide instruction to enable you The dances are well-known folklore in Huia dances of the 19th century on the dancefloor to safely navigate the rooftop floor and Whatipu and it is thought the floor is itself, while storytellers bring the West Coast’s with confidence and freedom. With still in the cave, buried deep under the sand. rich history to life. the support of a thrilling live band of musicians, the evening will consist of simple and clearly led circle, contra- and partner dances from various TICKETS $18 – $25 LOPDELL HOUSE TICKETS traditions, enabling you to rediscover TE URU Exhibition $15 TE URU Performance ROOFTOP the joy and rich conviviality to be Sat 20 Feb – Sun 23 May FREE Book at Sat 13 March, 4.30pm 1hr no interval Book at Sat 13 March, 6.30pm 2hrs 30mins aaf.co.nz experienced when we dance together. aaf.co.nz

Visit aaf.co.nz for information about this and special public events that coincide with this exhibition. Artwork credit (top): Shannon Te Ao, Ka mua, ka muri (installation detail), 2020. Photo: Laura Findlay. Image credit: Jenny Gillam Illustration credit (bottom): Dylan Horrocks SPECIAL 80 PROGRAMMES CREATIVE LEARNING 81

EDUCATION & SCHOOL MATINEES SCHOOL EVENING Creative TALK PROGRAMME MUSIC PROGRAMME THE GRIEGOL 24 An Exploration of Identity & Moments 7,10 Rangatira, Q Theatre | Fri 5 March, 11.00am TAONGA MOANA: Learning Post-show Q&A available A LOVE LETTER TO THE OCEANS 72 A self-guided experience for teachers to take students on a free exploration of the topics culture, identity and New Zealand history Suitability: Years 6–13 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall through the exhibitions Pouwatū: Active Presence and The Dawn Curriculum Link: Drama Sat 6 March, 7.30pm Raids – Educate to Liberate. Free; contact [email protected] should 2021 PROGRAMME FOR (contains references to death and grief) Suitability: Years 9–13 you wish to explore a package ticket offer with a school matinee. Curriculum Link: Music-Sound Art SCHOOLS & STUDENTS 5–19 March. THE HAKA PARTY Our Creative Learning programme Suitability: Years 11–13 Curriculum Link: Visual Art INCIDENT 20 SHOULDER TO gives teachers and their students Topics/Keywords: Culture, Identity, New Zealand History ASB Waterfront Theatre SHOULDER 34 the opportunity to experience Tue 9 & Thu 11 March, 11.00am Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall Mon 8 March, 8.00pm some of the best homegrown Educate to Liberate: Meet 7 Suitability: Years 9–13 theatre, music and dance. With a A unique opportunity for students to meet and hear from the Curriculum Link: Drama, New Zealand History Suitability: Years 9–13 founding members of the Polynesian Panthers while experiencing (contains references to violence) Curriculum Link: Music-Sound Art special theme of aroha, our 2021 the exhibition The Dawn Raids – Education to Liberate. programme will bring you dedicated $4 per student. Fri 5 – Fri 19 March. SING TO ME 18 CHE-FU & THE KRATEZ: schools’ matinees as well as special Suitability: Years 9–13 RETURN OF THE NAVIGATOR 8 Curriculum Link: Visual Art, New Zealand History Rangatira, Q Theatre | Thu 11 March, 11.00am Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall rates to evening shows as well as Topics/Keywords: Culture, Identity Post-show Q&A available Sat 13 March, 8.00pm two exciting new participation Suitability: Years 8–13 Curriculum Link: Drama, Music-Sound Art Suitability: Years 9–13 78—79 projects. The Creative Learning Te Uru: Guided Tour Curriculum Link: Music-Sound Art programme will not only enrich Join us for an in-depth tour of Te Uru’s autumn exhibitions with our knowledgeable curator or director. We will include projects by JACK AND THE curriculum studies but engage and Shannon Te Ao, Ana Iti and a collaboration by Eugene Hansen and VOICES AT THE END 32 BEANSTALK 22 inspire students, young aspiring Jenny Gillam. Contact [email protected] for bookings and Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall | artists and future arts audiences. more information. Sat 6 March – Fri 28 May. Bruce Mason Centre Fri 12 March, 11.00am Thu 18 March, 8.00pm Suitability: Years 9–13 and Tertiary level Suitability: Years 1–8 Suitability: Years 11–13 Curriculum Link: Visual Art Curriculum Link: Drama Curriculum Link: Music-Sound Art Topics/Keywords: Culture, New Zealand History SORRY FOR Tidal Treasure 78 BOOKINGS YOUR LOSS 21 Visit Te Uru and be transported back in time with The Thrum of the STUDENT PARTICIPATION & ENQUIRIES Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre Tide, a multimedia installation by Eugene Hanson and Jenny Gillam Fri 12 March, 12.00pm Email: [email protected] who were recent recipients of the Auckland Regional Parks artist in residence programme. Contact [email protected] for bookings Suitability: Years 11–13 For more details and to register your interest in participating, Website: aaf.co.nz and more information. Thu 4 March – Fri 28 May. Curriculum Link: Drama please contact [email protected]

Phone: 09 374 0339 Suitability: Years 1–8 Curriculum Link: Visual Art Year levels are guidelines only THE ARTIST 16 AROHA ART PROJECT 29 Topics/Keywords: Science, Technology, New Zealand History Rangatira, Q Theatre | Thu 18 March, 11.00am We invite you and your school or group to participate in a project to Post-show Q&A available make together and share in the creation of a collaborative artwork. Love to Say Goodbye: The work will be assembled and proudly displayed in Aotea Square Suitability: Years 6–13 at the heart of the city and the Festival. Dawn Raids play readings 10 Curriculum Link: Drama To honour the Polynesian Panthers, a public reading of Oscar SUPPORTED BY Kightley’s critically acclaimed play Dawn Raids will feature as part of #TĀMAKIBEATS 52 a homecoming season of theatre classics and new works from No. 3 TROPICAL LOVE BIRDS 14 Compete as a dance crew or a singer in our all-new talent Roskill Theatre, directed by Tanya Muagututi’a (Pacific Underground). Māngere Arts Centre | Ngā Tohu o Uenuku competition for rangatahi in Auckland. Head down to the Festival Thu 18 – Sat 20 March. Wed 17 & Fri 19 March, 11.00am Garden, Aotea Square for Heats (Sat 6 & Sat 13 March, 12.00–3.00pm) Suitability: Years 9–13 Post-show Q&A available before the Finals at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on Sat 20 March, 4.00pm. Curriculum link: NZ History, Drama WITH SUPPORT FROM Suitability: Years 11–13 Suitability: Years 7–13 Platinum Patrons Kent & Gaye Gardner Topics/Keywords: Culture, Identity, New Zealand History, Dawn Raids Curriculum Link: Drama (contains references to violence) WITH SUPPORT FROM SPECIAL SUPPORTED BY Platinum Patrons Andrew & Jenny Smith; 82 PROGRAMMES Mojo Coffee ACCESS & INCLUSION 83

BLIND & LOW VISION DEAF & HARD OF RELAXED PERFORMANCES Access & EVENTS HEARING EVENTS Relaxed performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. This could include people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or a learning difficulty. Inclusion TE TĪMATANGA FREE 28 TAKU TAU KAHURANGI: Aotea Square AN AOTEAROA Thu 4 March, 6.00pm LOVE STORY $20 30 THE AIR BETWEEN US / Braille song sheets available; designated AAF.CO.NZ/ACCESS-INCLUSION Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall A FIGURE EXHALES FREE 77 access area for audience who may require it. Thu 4 March, 7.30pm Outdoor location TBC We’re committed to making the Festival NZSL interpreted concert. Fri 5 – Sun 7 March, 7.00pm accessible for all audiences. The following THE HAKA PARTY Relaxed outdoor performance. INCIDENT $20 20 icons in this guide and on aaf.co.nz indicate THE GRIEGOL $20 24 ASB Waterfront Theatre the accessibility of events in our programme. Rangatira, Q Theatre APO OPEN REHEARSAL FREE* 34 Wed 10 March, 7.00pm Sun 7 March, 2.00pm Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall Touch Tour 90mins before performance (6.30pm). DATE & TIME TBC, visit Very visual family friendly show. Suitable for Book directly through venue. for updates Access Tickets hard of hearing (contains music, no dialogue). aaf.co.nz/access-inclusion Tickets are $20 for access patrons for events in Audio described performance and touch tour. *Registration is essential. the Access programme. One companion ticket Relaxed open rehearsal; listening devices THE HAKA PARTY available for hyperaudio sensitive audiences. per access patron is available at the same price SING TO ME $20 18 INCIDENT $20 20 each for all events in the Access programme. Rangatira, Q Theatre ASB Waterfront Theatre Fri 12 March, 7.30pm Fri 12 March, 8.00pm Some events have limited capacity so book early to avoid WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Touch Tour 90mins before disappointment. Please note that accessible performances of The Book directly through venue. Haka Party Incident need to be booked through ASB Waterfront performance (6.00pm). NZSL interpreted performance. Theatre (accessible ticket prices and companion tickets still apply). Audio described performance and touch tour. HE OWHA MATARUA – HEAVENLY BODIES $20 63 HAUNTOLOGY OF Wheelchair Access Bookings VOICES AT THE END $20 32 The Civic Club INHERITANCE $20 76 These bookings should be made directly with Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall Sat 13 March, 5.00pm the venue or via Ticketmaster for any events not Thu 18 March, 8.00pm Byers Walk, Piha NZSL interpreted performance. Sat 13 & Sun 14 March, 2.30pm listed below. Please download our Festival Social Touch Tour 90mins before performance (6.30pm). Wheelchair-friendly transport provided at request for a small fee. Story for information on accessible parking. Touch tour and artist talk from John Psathas 90mins before performance. THE ARTIST $20 16 Wheelchair accessible seats for the events Rangatira, Q Theatre Thu 18 March, 6.30pm listed in the Access programme are $20 STRASBOURG 1518 $20 12 ACCESS BOOKING Very Visual – suitable for Deaf and ASB Waterfront Theatre each, plus a companion ticket for $20. hard of hearing audiences. & CONTACT Sat 20 March, 8.00pm Limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment. These can Touch Tour 90mins before performance (6.30pm). be booked directly through our in-house access booking sheets. To book access tickets only or for Audio described performance and touch tour. Access programme queries, contact Please note that there are wheelchair accessible transport options for our Access Programme Coordinator: performances of Hauntology of Inheritance. Please indicate in your The following icons indicate the accessibility of events in this guide and online at aaf.co.nz booking whether you will require transport. PŪMANAWA $20 42 Email: [email protected] Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre Website: aaf.co.nz/access-inclusion Sun 21 March, 3.00pm AUDIO DESCRIBED TOUCH Listening Devices for APO Events PERFORMANCE TOUR Phone: 09 374 0311 Bilingual audio described performance Text: 0210 804 3142 There are listening devices available on request – Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Pākehā. NZSL INTERPRETED VERY VISUAL for all Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra events. PERFORMANCE SHOW NZ Relay Service: nzrelay.co.nz BRAILLE WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY These are suitable for audiences with hyperaudio AVAILABLE Booking forms for our access programme are available on sensitivity. Please include your request for the Social Stories for the Festival are See also back page for venues RELAXED with wheelchair access and our website. Click on an access event and scroll down to device when you make your booking. available to download from aaf.co.nz PERFORMANCE HEARING LOOPS booking information for the easy-read booking forms.

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Patron Technical Manager The Governor General, Nick Tomlin Auckland Her Excellency Technical Administrator The Right Honourable Anna Bennington Dame Patsy Reddy, Arts Festival / GNZM, QSO Head of Lighting Abby Clearwater Board of Trustees John Judge (Chair) Head of Staging Te Ahurei Rick Carlyon Andrew Gibson Angela Clatworthy Head of Sound Evan Davies Khalid Parkar & Sam Clavis Toi o Tāmaki Sarah Judkins Graham Tipene Production Management Team Fred Ward Vicki Cooksley, Hannah Moore champions change-making, Angela Watson & Pilot Productions the environment, ambitious Chief Executive Marketing & Audience ideas, powerful voices, David Inns Development Manager Ashley M. David and unique experiences Artistic Director Shona McCullagh Communications Manager that open our eyes, our Sarah Illingworth Pou Tikanga hearts, and our minds. Eynon Delamere Brand & Content Manager Tim Wong Kaihautū Māori The Festival programme Ataahua Papa Ticketing Manager Jillian Davey Head of Programming reflects our contemporary, Steph Walker Marketing Assistant Camila Araos Elevancini multicultural city and country Education & Community Programme Manager Marketing & with its many communities Johnny Hui Communications Assistant Jesse Carpenter and influences. It challenges Project Coordinator – Visual Arts Partnerships Executive artists and audiences to be Vanessa Morgan Ariane Craig-Smith Know now bold and explore new ways Programme Coordinator – Access & Inclusion Manager Founding Friends of reflecting the world we live Alex Lodge Adrian Burr in. Through the work of the Programme Coordinator – Graeme Edwards Access & Inclusion Manager Friedlander Foundation Download the NZ Herald app. incredible artists of Aotearoa, (from Dec 2020) Dame Jenny Gibbs we aim to unify, uplift and Natalie Braid Sir Chris & Dayle, Lady Mace Artist & Logistics Manager Megan Andrews inspire the people of Tāmaki Brochure Concept & Design Makaurau and all who visit. Programme Administrator Chelsea Bridges Brochure Production A globally recognised Tim Wong Business & Finance Manager Camila Araos Elevancini celebration of art and culture Vanessa Zigliani Website Development taking place each March in Accounts & Gravitate & SWPR Consultants Payroll Administrator Te Reo Māori Translator Mirena Tomas New Zealand’s largest city, AAF Stephanie Huriana Fong will be presented for the 13th Receptionist/ – Pae Tū Ltd Office Assistant Festival Photographer Jesse Quaid time in 2021. We welcome you! John McDermott nzherald.co.nz

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Aotea Centre (all shows) Early Bird Information 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available for most shows across selected Bruce Mason Centre (all shows) 1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach reserves from 11 Nov, 7.00pm to 31 Dec, 11.59pm or until allocations are exhausted. TICKETS ON SALE WAYS TO BOOK — ONLINE Q Theatre* Wed 25 Nov, 7.00pm 305 Queen Street, Auckland Child 14 and under. Where there is no Child EARLY BIRD AAF.CO.NZ ASB Waterfront Theatre* price, Under 30 pricing applies. TICKETS END 138 Halsey Street, Auckland Multiple Shows Online Thu 31 Dec, 11.59pm Māngere Arts Centre | Ngā Tohu o Uenuku* Concession Book multiple shows and save on fees with Corner of Bader Drive & Orly Avenue, Māngere Seniors 65+ with a SuperGold card, the Kete/Basket. Click the Kete icon to add Community Services cardholders, and shows, then open your Kete and click the Hawkins Theatre* Auckland Arts Festival is yours tertiary students with valid student ID. Buy All button to complete your booking. 13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura to enjoy and we are passionate *For shows at this venue only. Groups When buying via the Kete, seats are about striving to achieve ‘access Groups of six or more. for all’. We have more free events allocated on a best available basis Door sales are available at the venue within the Reserve you choose. than ever before. There are also 90mins prior to each performance, Under 30 unless sold out or otherwise indicated. Available for most shows across a selected a huge range of access points Individual Shows Online range of seats for anyone under the age of in terms of geographic location, Book shows individually and have a greater 30. Proof of age is needed to gain entry. interpreted events and pricing. choice of seating with the Buy Now button. TICKET DELIVERY Student Rush Everyone is welcome and aside 50% off selected shows and reserves from our free events, tickets for tertiary students with student start from just $10 dollars. WAYS TO BOOK — BY PHONE Tickets can be received via mobile ID. Available only at the box office (Ticketmaster only) or email on the day of the performance. (other ticketing partners). Pay What You Can Ticketmaster (all shows) Schools In 2021 we’re throwing open the 09 970 9700 Mobile tickets are preferred – they’re safe, A range of events are available for doors again to community groups, Q Theatre* secure and sustainable, and you only need school groups. Book directly through organisations, and whānau who want 09 309 9771 to remember your phone! You can even AAF. See p80–81 for details. to give the arts a go, even if they’ve forward tickets to others in your group. See ASB Waterfront Theatre* not otherwise felt it possible, for ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket for details. Access & Inclusion personal or financial reasons. Pay What 0800 282 849 A range of events are NZSL interpreted, You Can means, for selected shows, Māngere Arts Centre | Ngā Tohu o Uenuku* Tickets may also be collected at the Audio Described, Relaxed, or offer attendees can pay what’s available 09 262 5789 venue for most shows. Please arrive accessibly priced tickets. Book to them. If you’d like to recommend at least half an hour early to collect directly through AAF unless otherwise Hawkins Theatre* them from the venue’s box office. indicated. See p82–83 for details. a group or family for this programme, 09 297 7712 please email [email protected]. *For shows at this venue only. See aaf.co.nz for details and other options. Continued on the next page CALENDAR 92 BOOKING INFORMATION THURSDAY 4 — SUNDAY 7 MARCH, 2021 WEEK 1 93

SHOWS & EVENTS VENUE PAGE THU 4 FRI 5 SAT 6 SUN 7 SEATING & RESERVES OFFERS Festival Garden, TE TĪMATANGA FREE OPENING NIGHT 28 6.00pm Aotea Square

General Admission (GA) The Festival may run special offers for selected THE TOM SAINSBURY LOVE HOUR The Civic Club 57 6.30pm 6.30pm 6.30pm

First in, first served. Arrive early to shows. Offers are communicated on aaf.co.nz, TAKU TAU KAHURANGI: Great Hall, 30 7.30pm ensure the best choice of seat or Twitter @Aklfestival, Facebook facebook.com/ AN AOTEAROA LOVE STORY Auckland Town Hall position. Some GA events are standing AKLfestival and Instagram @aklfestival. 2.00pm and will be labelled if this is the case. THE GRIEGOL Rangatira, Q Theatre 24 7.30pm 6.00pm & 2.00pm 6.00pm Premium (Prem) ESTÈRE — INTO THE BELLY OF CAPRICORN The Civic Club 58 8.30pm IMPORTANT INFORMATION The best seats, usually located in THE AIR BETWEEN US / A FIGURE EXHALES Outdoor Location TBC 77 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm the centre of the Stalls and front 2.00pm SUBTLE DANCES Bruce Mason Centre 38 7.30pm & rows of the Circle or Balcony. Auckland Arts Festival shows are ticketed through our official 7.30pm ticketing partners: Ticketmaster, ASB Waterfront Theatre, Q Theatre, and Eventfinda. To ensure you are purchasing genuine 2.00pm* A Reserve (A Res) THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT tickets please buy via the AAF website, which links directly to our ASB Waterfront Theatre 20 8.00pm* & 4.00pm The best seats if Premium is not *Previews partners, or through our partners directly. We cannot guarantee 8.00pm offered, or the next best seats your tickets will be valid if purchased through any other channel. CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY The Civic Club 59 8.30pm located next to Premium. Ticket prices include GST but exclude booking fees and credit card Festival Garden, charges. See aaf.co.nz for details. #TĀMAKIBEATS HEATS FREE 52 12.00pm B Reserve (B Res) Aotea Square Views of the far edges of the Information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. COEXISTENCE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD The Civic Club 48 4.00pm The Festival reserves the right to alter, without notice, any events, stage may be obstructed but programmes or artists. TEKAU! | CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 44 4.00pm will not affect your view. OF SISTEMA AOTEAROA Aotea Centre Some seats, other than Premium and A Reserve seats, may have TAONGA MOANA – Great Hall, sightline or sound restrictions. See Seating & Reserves for details. 72 7.30pm C Reserve (C Res) A LOVE LETTER TO THE OCEANS Auckland Town Hall Located at the far back or sides. All tickets are subject to availability. They are restricted by offer dates and the number of seats available in a given reserve or price type. JULIA DEANS The Civic Club 60 8.30pm May include sight or sound restrictions. LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY The Civic Club 48 12.30pm Latecomers may be excluded from the show or admitted only at a Accessible Seating suitable point in the performance. Latecomers are not entitled to GITBOX REBELLION Warkworth Town Hall 64 4.00pm If you have wheelchair, hearing loop, transfers or refunds. REB FOUNTAIN & THE BLACK QUARTET The Civic Club 61 7.30pm or other seating requirements, please All sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges except as PRESENT THE BOY NEXT DOOR phone the ticketing provider. required by law or AAF policy.

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) ADVICE Your Support Makes It Happen Donations, sponsorships and grants help us to deliver performances of scale and ambition by both For 17 years, Auckland Arts Festival has been local and international artists. They help us take the contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Tāmaki In the event Auckland Arts Festival (AAF) By entering a venue, you agree to comply Festival to all our communities through our Access Makaurau by bringing extraordinary world- needs to cancel a performance due to with the COVID-19 related instructions & Inclusion and Creative Learning programmes. class events to our city, sharing the joy of live COVID-19, you will be entitled to a full refund. displayed in the venue at the time. And they help us provide an important platform for performance, and creating rich and meaningful new and established New Zealand artists through AAF may authorise refunds for COVID-19 For exchanges or refunds due to experiences for Aucklanders. our Creation of New Work programme. related reasons. Visit aaf.co.nz for specific COVID-19, contact your point of purchase But we haven’t been doing it alone. As a charitable Help us continue making Auckland Arts Festival a COVID-19 Ticketing Terms & Conditions. and/or ticketing agency. trust, we are incredibly grateful to our core funders festival for everyone! Auckland Council and Creative New Zealand, and the philanthropic support of our Festival patrons, Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected], sponsors, trusts and donors, who help us present or visit aaf.co.nz for more information. this world-class event every year. CALENDAR CALENDAR 94 WEEK 2 MONDAY 8 — SUNDAY 14 MARCH, 2021 MONDAY 15 — SUNDAY 21 MARCH, 2021 WEEK 3 95

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SORRY FOR LEVEL UP The Civic Club 36 7.30am Regional Tour 21 7.00pm 7.00pm YOUR LOSS Festival Garden, WĀHINE TOA AFI FREE 36 7.20pm ARE THE ARTS Aotea Square The Civic Club 47 7.30pm ESSENTIAL? SHOULDER TO Great Hall, 34 8.00pm TROPICAL Māngere Arts Centre SHOULDER Auckland Town Hall 14 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm LOVE BIRDS Ngā Tohu o Uenuku SORRY FOR Regional Tour 21 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm YOUR LOSS Rangatira, THE ARTIST 16 6.30pm 6.30pm 6.30pm & Q Theatre 2.00pm 7.00pm THE HAKA PARTY ASB Waterfront 20 7.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.00pm & INCIDENT Theatre MY NAME IS MOANA Regional Tour 74 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm CHELSEA JADE / RAIL LAND M OTAT 75 8.00pm 8.00pm 8.00pm The Civic Club 65 8.30pm DERYK THE TOM SAINSBURY The Civic Club 57 6.30pm THE TOM SAINSBURY LOVE HOUR The Civic Club 57 6.30pm 6.30pm LOVE HOUR 2.00pm Rangatira, SING TO ME 18 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm & LOVE TO SAY Q Theatre GOODBYE: No. 3 Roskill 7.30pm 10 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm DAWN RAIDS PLAY Theatre 2.00pm TROPICAL Māngere Arts Centre READINGS FREE 14 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm & LOVE BIRDS Ngā Tohu o Uenuku 7.30pm Great Hall, VOICES AT THE END Auckland 32 8.00pm THE DIXON SIX The Civic Club 62 8.30pm Town Hall 11.00am JACK AND THE Bruce Mason Centre 22 7.00pm 7.00pm & 1.30pm FRENCH FOR RABBITS The Civic Club 66 8.30pm BEANSTALK 4.00pm WĀHINE TOIKUPU The Civic Club 37 8.00am Hawkins Theatre, MY NAME IS MOANA 74 7.00pm Papakura HINE! The Civic Club 67 7.00pm

7.00pm 7.00pm Bruce Mason Māngere Arts Centre K-POP PARTY 45 7.00pm SIVA AFI FESTIVAL 36 to to Centre Ngā Tohu o Uenuku 10.00pm 10.00pm ASB Waterfront STRASBOURG 1518 12 8.00pm 8.00pm 5.00pm Theatre HEAVENLY BODIES The Civic Club 63 8.30pm & 8.30pm ANNA CODDINGTON The Civic Club 68 9.30pm

#TĀMAKIBEATS Festival Garden, Kiri Te Kanawa 52 12.00pm #TĀMAKIBEATS FINAL: HEATS FREE Aotea Square Theatre, 52 4.00pm REI / PRESTIGE Aotea Centre OPEN STAGE: SCENES The Civic Club 49 1.30pm FROM A YELLOW PERIL Great Hall, Auckland 40 8.00pm HE OWHA MATARUA | LEGACY VOGUE BALL Town Hall HAUNTOLOGY OF Byers Walk, Piha 76 2.30pm 2.30pm INHERITANCE SPELL ON YOU The Civic Club 69 8.30pm 4.30pm THE THRUM OF THE Te Uru + Lopdell 78 + Kiri Te Kanawa House Rooftop TIDE PERF. + FOLK BALL 6.30pm PŪMANAWA Theatre, 42 3.00pm Aotea Centre TIGILAU NESS & Festival Garden, 6 6.30pm FRIENDS CONCERT KIA ORA, TĀMAKI! Festival Garden, Aotea Square 55 6.00pm FREE FREE CLOSING NIGHT Aotea Square E.T. THE EXTRA- Kiri Te Kanawa TERRESTRIAL IN Theatre, 25 7.00pm CONCERT Aotea Centre VISIT AAF.CO.NZ FOR MORE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS VENUE PAGE DATES

CHE-FU & Great Hall, NEW ZEALAND CHILDREN’S DAY FREE Aotea Square 29 Sun 7 March, 11.00am – 3.00pm 8 8.00pm THE KRATEZ Auckland Town Hall COMMUNITY DAY FREE Aotea Square 29 Sun 14 March, 11.00am – 3.00pm GITBOX REBELLION The Civic Club 64 4.00pm CALENDAR FESTIVAL 96 WEEKS 1–3 THURSDAY 4 — SUNDAY 21 MARCH, 2021 VENUES 97

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Sun 14 Feb – Sun 9 May (Festival Garden & Digital Stage) 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough A VERY DIFFERENT WORLD FREE Te Tuhi + Papatūnga 50 + Sat 20 Feb – Sun 14 March 291–297 Queen St, Auckland Tue–Fri, 9.00am to 3.00pm (Papatūnga) Sat–Sun, 8.00am to 5.00pm Aotea Centre EDITH AND GEORGE: Corban Estate Arts Centre 50 Fri 19 February – Sun 4 April IN OUR SEA OF ISLANDS FREE (Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre) Q Theatre (Rangatira) 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland 305 Queen St, Auckland THE THRUM OF THE TIDE FREE Te Uru 78 Sat 20 Feb – Sun 23 May

THE DAWN RAIDS – Artworks Community Theatre Studio One Toi Tū Studio One Toi Tū 7 Thu 25 Feb – Thu 25 March EDUCATE TO LIBERATE FREE 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1 Ponsonby Rd, Grey Lynn AROHA ART PROJECT FREE Aotea Square 29 Thu 4 – Sun 21 March Mon–Fri, 9.00am to 5.00pm; ASB Waterfront Theatre EDUCATE TO LIBERATE – Corner Gundry St & Sat, 11.00am to 4.00pm on 11 From Thu 4 March 138 Halsey St, Auckland PANTHERS MURAL FREE Karangahape Rd 6, 13 & 20 March during the Festival

Thu – Sun Auckland Town Hall (Great Hall) ACTS OF LOVE FREE Various Locations 46 Te Oro every week of the Festival 301 Queen St, Auckland 98 Line Road, Glen Innes The Wallace Arts Centre, ‘AMUI ‘I MU‘A – ANCIENT FUTURES FREE 51 Fri 5 March – Sun 2 May Bruce Mason Centre Pah Homestead Te Tuhi 1 The Promenade, Takapuna KA MUA, KA MURI FREE Te Uru 79 Sat 6 March – Sun 30 May 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga Byers Walk Daily, 9.00am to 5.00pm POUWĀTŪ: ACTIVE PRESENCE FREE Objectspace 10 Sat 6 March – Sun 30 May Glenesk Rd, Piha Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery Corban Estate Arts Centre 420 Titirangi Rd, Titirangi 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson Tue–Sun, 10.00am to 4.30pm Daily, 10.00am to 4.30pm The Civic Club Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre 269–287 Queen St, Auckland 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden Warkworth Town Hall Hawkins Theatre 2 Alnwick St, Warkworth Get 10% off! 13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura

Show your Auckland Arts Festival tickets at Lopdell House Rooftop the counter when dining with us during March 418 Titirangi Rd, Titirangi and you’ll receive 10% off your bill. Māngere Arts Centre EXPLORE YOUR CITY Ngā Tohu o Uenuku HEART OF THE CITY APP Corner Bader Drive & Orly Ave, Māngere Not redeemable for cash | Not valid with any other offers YOUR #1 GUIDE TO Available at all Mojo Auckland cafés during March 2021 only M O TAT AUCKLAND CITY CENTRE Discover what’s on, what’s new and 805 Great North Rd, Western Springs what’s hot, so you never miss a thing.

No. 3 Roskill Theatre 3 Roseman Ave, Mount Roskill DOWNLOAD FREE

Objectspace 13 Rose Rd, Grey Lynn Tue–Fri, 10.00am to 5.00pm Sat–Sun, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Enquire when booking to ensure you receive suitable seating if Accessible Venue. Some wheelchair seating available. you need these facilities. For more information on venues, inner city If icon is not displayed, access may be restricted. mojo.coffee parking and public transport to and from Festival events, visit aaf.co.nz @mojocoffeenz A hearing loop is available. AAF.CO.NZ