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5 November 2015

Ruaumoko

Composer Gareth Farr
Director and choreographer Moss Patterson
Soundscape artist Paddy Free

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Auckland Arts Festival 2016 is delighted to announce the world premiere of Ruaumoko, a magical collaboration between Atamira Dance Company and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, performing with 150 school children from across Auckland at the Civic Theatre in March 2016.

A true story for our time,  Ruaumoko follows heroine Hine Ariki, a turehu (fairy) who sets out on a quest to calm the rumblings of Ruaumoko, god of the earthquakes. Something has disturbed the peace and caused the earth to shift.  Hine Ariki draws on the winds, the rain, mythical creatures and her inner-strength to restore the balance and fulfill her mission.

Bringing 150 new, young performers together with professional mentors, Ruaumoko is a spellbinding showcase for the energies and creative potential of Auckland youth; it’s metamorphosis on a mass-scale. Joining forces with Atamira Dance Company and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, these fledgling dancers aged 5 to 25, from all across Auckland, transform themselves into the enchanting characters of this newly imagined Māori myth.

Arts Laureate Gareth Farr’s earth-shattering composition, Paddy Free’s spacious sound design, Moss Patterson’s choreography and kapa haka form the bedrock for this beautifully rendered dance work.  

SEASON DETAILS:

Show

Ruaumoko

Where

The Civic

When

Saturday   12 March, 5.00pm

Duration

45mins   no interval

Price

 GA Adult/Senior $25; GA   Student/Child $15

Bookings

Book at Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz  P: 09 970 9700 or 0800 111 999

Information

www.aaf.co.nz

 

 

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A collaboration between Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Atamira Dance Company, presented in association with Auckland Arts Festival

With support from Auckland Live, Foundation North and Creative NZ

Auckland Arts Festival receives core funding from Auckland Council