“In being conscious of our own myths, we can reread our own narrative and rewrite the future…”
The World’s First Lovers
Forged in Te Ao Māori and revealed in an ethereal world of theatre and dance, this exciting new work from Jessica Latton (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha) pays homage to Hineahuone, the world’s first woman.
From its inception at Ōtepoti Theatre Lab 2021 to premiere at Kia Mau Festival 2023, The World’s First Lovers has continued to evolve, speaking directly to who we are as Kāi Tahu creatives.
We invite you to step into our world.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Premiere Season | June 2023
Kia Mau Festival (Te Whanganui-a-Tara)
Written by Jessica Latton
Directed by Juanita Hepi
Performed by Jessica Latton, Catherine Duval, Grace Turipa, Nick Tipa, Manu Symes-Hepi, with taoka puoro by Ben Whitaker
Costume Design by Amber Bridgman | Lighting Design by Marty Roberts | Set Design by Mark McEntyre & Tony de Goldi
Proudly produced by Prospect Park Productions
Made possible thanks to support from Creative New Zealand, Dunedin City Council, Ngā Hua Toi, Puaka Matariki Festival, Better Creative, The Dunedin Yoga Studio, Te Whare o Rukutia and Ōtepoti Theatre Lab. Kā mihi ki a koutou!
Development Season | Ōtepoti Dunedin 2022
