Life Is For Living

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"Kia ora koutou,

It’s with a heavy heart that we inform you the residents of Te Matawai have decided not to go ahead with Life Is For Living. This wasn’t an easy decision, and both Joeli and I did our best to hold things together—but ultimately, we need to respect the wishes of the residents.

It’s a real shame, because it was a beautiful, powerful piece of theatre. That said, we’re incredibly proud of everyone involved—the mahi they put in, the growth we saw in each performer, and the spirit they brought to the process.

As a small consolation, we’ll be hosting a special event on Saturday the 26th at 8pm, where two of the residents will read their pieces from the play, alongside poets Liam Jacobson, Talia Stanley, and myself.

Thanks so much for your support

Dominic Hoey"

Where

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Basement Theatre (Studio)

(Upstairs) Lower Greys Avenue

Auckland, New Zealand

When

Thu 24 Apr 2025 - Sat 26 Apr 2025

Running Time

50 minutes

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Step into the world of Te Mātāwai, a Kāinga Ora community a stones throw from The Basement, where everyday life becomes extraordinary. In this vibrant, heartfelt show, the residents take the stage to share their stories, poems and inights—offering a window into the highs, lows, and everything in between of living in social housing.

With raw honesty, crack up stories, and some hearty wisdom, Life is for Living celebrates the resilience, camaraderie, and joy that thrives in these communities. Through moments of laughter, struggle, and truth, the show invites you to reflect on what it means to live, to survive, and to find joy in everyday life.

Want to see even more from Basement Theatre? Click here to see their full schedule of upcoming shows!

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show start time. Latecomers admitted into the theatre at Basement's discretion. No refunds will be given.

$15 and $20 Basement Mates tickets available for this event. Find out more about Basement Mates here.

Please note unfortunately the Basement Studio space is not wheelchair accessible.

COVID-19 measures at Basement Theatre:

- The Government mandates may be gone, but our frenemy COVID (and a bunch of other nasty flus) are still hanging around. Head HERE for the information on what to do if you're feeling unwell and have a ticket.

Want to see even more from Basement Theatre? Click here to see their full schedule of upcoming shows!

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show start time. Latecomers admitted into the theatre at Basement's discretion. No refunds will be given.

$15 and $20 Basement Mates tickets available for this event. Find out more about Basement Mates here.

Please note unfortunately the Basement Studio space is not wheelchair accessible.

COVID-19 measures at Basement Theatre: