Te Tupua the Goblin


Thursday 16 May 2024

Time

7.30PM – 9.30PM

Pricing

  • General Admission $25.00
    + $1.50 BF
  • Venue: Great Hall

    A Scottish lad of ten is enslaved aboard his Majesty’s ships, circa 1800. After 15 years at sea, he is cast ashore in Aotearoa. The fight for survival begins.

    Te Tupua the Goblin is an expertly crafted solo performance, delivered by a veteran of the New Zealand stage. John Davies inhabits nine characters, bringing to life an extraordinary corner of our history.

    Based on historical events, this tattooed Pākehā remains a potent figure in today’s political climate.

    Ka whakahokia a Tupua he kōrero ia Whakarongo ki te tangi ra kua pahemo.

    Te Tupua will come and speak, listen to this cry from the past. Haere mai Te Tupua.

    Suitable for Ages 10 years and over 

    This performance is presented by Arts on Tour NZ.
    Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre will host four Arts on Tour NZ shows in the 2024 season, view them all and book tickets here.

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    Location map

    Great Hall,
    Worcester Boulevard

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