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      I Was Born To Speak
      Basement Theatre presentsI Was Born To Speak

      I Was Born To Speak

      with Billy Reynolds McCarthy

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      Where

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      Basement Theatre (Studio)

      (Upstairs) Lower Greys Avenue

      Auckland, New Zealand

      When

      Tue 14 Apr 2026 - Sat 18 Apr 2026

      Running Time

      40 minutes (TBC)

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      In a country where it feels like Te Reo Māori voices are still being silenced, now is the time to SPEAK UP! 

      Join Billy Reynolds McCarthy as he blends spoken word poetry, theatre, and Kapa Haka to shine light on the silence Te Iwi Māori have felt for generations. 

      By adorning the different taonga that have been passed down by his loved one’s. Billy takes on the many personas of his whānau to tell the different sides of the same story. Declaring to make up for every word not spoken.

      Content & Trigger warnings: This show contains loud noises (Haka), themes of abuse and racism.

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

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

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