Ka whakahoki 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
 

A solo play written and performed by John G Davies.

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A Scottish sailor is shipwrecked on the coast of Aotearoa; the year is 1815.  Captured by a Māori hapu he lives as a slave, a warrior, and a husband. It is a fight for survival, and such occurrences are present in the historical records and the oral histories of Iwi Māori.

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John G Davies has 50 years of experience as a writer, director and actor and combines extensive research and intercultural theatre practice into a dynamic solo performance that has captured and inspired the hearts of audiences throughout Aotearoa New Zealand

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This play is suitable for ages 10 and up.