Korowai

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Event Korowai
Venue Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Te Reo Maori Season
First Date 2 October 1995
Last Date 21 October 1995
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description The story of Roimata, a young girl, and her journey to visit her kuia (grandmother). She finds a beautiful korowai (cloak) as she's gathering pikopiko (young fern shoots) for her kuia. It's a gift from Tanemahuta (God of the Forest) for her kindness to her kuia. …
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Te Whakapono Te Whata Actor Roimata
Tania Tamehana Dancer Hinepukohurangi - Dawn Mist
Esther Tamehana Playwright
Sophronia Smith Singer
Hohepa Tamehana Singer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Performed in Maori. Season: 2 - 21 October 1995.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186437