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      Thoroughly Modern Māui
      Metro Māori Productions Ltd & PANNZ PresentThoroughly Modern Māui

      Thoroughly Modern Māui

      Developed in partnership with Auckland Live Created with support from Creative New Zealand

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      Māoriland Hub

      68 Main Street

      Otaki, New Zealand

      When

      Sat 17 Sep 2022

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      Many moons ago, a superhero of a different kind ruled this side of the Pacific. His name was Māui-Tikitiki-A-Taranga – MĀUI.

      A warrior and demigod, his adventures are woven into the fabric of Pacific history. In Aotearoa, this ‘Māori Superman’ was fast, fit, and funny. He was the total package. He slowed the sun, fished up the North Island and brought fire to the world – to name just a few of his feats!

      Burgeoning music theatre star Rutene Spooner is channelling this Māori hero into a modern-day icon – complete with rhinestones and glitter. This ‘haka-boogie-hori’ will be pulling out all his tricks from the past and reincarnating Māui into a living, breathing musical rock star before your very eyes. Featuring charmingly quick-witted songs, hilarious antics and heart-felt storytelling.

      "A highly talented and hilarious performer... the whanaungatanga between Spooner and his band radiates authenticity and joy." - Theatrescenes

      Director - Matariki Whatarau
      Dramaturge - Kate Prior & Renee Lyons
      Writer/Performer - Rutene Spooner
      Music - Te Aihe Butler & Rutene Spooner
      Costume - Tina Thomas
      Executive Producer - Metro Māori Productions Ltd
      Production Partner - Pilot Productions

      Duration: 60 minutes

      Presented by PANNZ as part of a nationwide tour (pannz.org.nz)