Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers

Synopsis

The story of Aotearoa’s unofficial Māori national theatre and the 30-year struggle to create a truly bicultural force in live theatre and society, and the wāhine toa and activists agitating for a better world.

Taki Rua Theatre grew from a bold experiment in bicultural partnership between Māori and Pākehā. Against all odds it has survived financial struggles, creative disputes, earthquakes, and intolerance.

Witness the deeply personal and political visionary story as an ensemble of young artists tour the motu (country) performing the latest Māori language theatre production.

TAKI RUA THEATRE – BREAKING BARRIERS is an inspiring documentary that chronicles how a daring ensemble of artists and activists shattered cultural norms, revitalising Māori language and launching our creatives onto the world stage.