New Zealand’s longest touring national Māori theatre-in-education company presents a moving story about friendship, loyalty, madness and redemption – seen through the eyes of a Battalion veteran, and relayed to his wayward young charges. Sent back to their whanau in the ‘one cow town’ of Tamariri, Georgia and Rimene aren’t interested in any of the locals or their family history – they just want to get back to the city.

It was the same for five young men in 1939. Drawn by the excitement of war, they run away to the army and join the 28th Māori Battalion. Thus begins their adventure of a lifetime, from their training in England to their first encounter with the enemy in Greece – to one fateful night in an olive grove in Crete.

Jim Moriarty directs a passionate and talented cast of young New Zealanders in a performance that will stir, inspire and educate audiences.

 

 

Suitable for children 9 years and older. 

 

If this event interests you, our Artistic Director also recommends King and Country, Māori Showbands - Taking on the World, and Page 8.

 

 

07 Mar, 7:30pm