The Swing

by Te Rākau Theatre

The Swing weaves the ancestral pūrākau of Tānemahuta - atua of light and Hinetītama - daughter of dawn, into a contemporary portrayal of whānau struggling to recover from the shadow of ngau whiore (sexual abuse) and whakamomori (suicide).

Audiences have said The Swing is “engaging at every level,” “life-changing”, and “filled with wairua, power, grace, healing and truth.”

This work is the creative outcome of a community kaupapa Māori research project hosted by Kōkiri Marae and Massey University.

Writer Helen Pearse-Otene (PhD) is a registered and practising psychologist, and director Jim Moriarty MNZM is a registered psychiatric nurse.

“The Swing is a powerful and profound call for meaningful action; haunting and healing.” - Lynda Chanwai-Earle (Theatreview).

COMING SOON

VENUE

Centrepoint Theatre
280 Church Street, Palmerston North

PERFORMANCES

Tuesday • TBA
Wednesday • TBA
Thursday • TBA
Friday • TBA
Saturday • TBA

School performances will be available.

Opening Night • Tuesday 20 October
Closing Night • Saturday 23 October

Approx. run time: TBA

  • Adult • $49 Early Bird $44

    Senior* • $41 Early Bird $39

    Community Services Card* • $39

    Tertiary Student • $29

    Secondary Student • $27

    Dinner + Show • $100

    *Seniors and Community Services Cardholders. Valid I.D. is required.

    Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Any tickets for exchange must be returned to Centrepoint Theatre at least two days prior to the performance date. Under no circumstances will tickets be exchanged after the performance date.

  • Opening Night • Tuesday 20 October
    Closing Night • Saturday 23 October

  • By Te Rākau Theatre

  • “The Swing is a powerful and profound call for meaningful action; haunting and healing.” - Lynda Chanwai-Earle (Theatreview)