Jump into the vibrant, musical world of pūrākau and indigenous storytelling with two unlikely heroes on an epic adventure of self discovery. Join Nuku & Vai as they look into the past, explore the present, and open the door to a future where any dream can become reality.
Bruce Mason's seminal piece of New Zealand theatre immerses us in the world of an innocent young boy. Life here is idyllic and simple, filled with sun-drenched days by the sea. But as time goes on, the encroaching reality of the outside world starts to seep in. The boy is struck by the realisation that summer is fleeting and - like his childhood - it is coming to an end.
Matatihi: Maia's Journey of Bravery exposes children to stories and characters routed in the Canterbury rohe, taking the audience on a journey to discover Te Waka o Aoraki; local mountains, lakes and legendary creatures.
