I AM
LEMI PONIFASIO / MAU
(AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND)
CO-PRODUCED BY AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL 2015, FESTIVAL DAVIGNON, RUHRTRIENNALE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND SANTIAGO A MIL INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
6 March -7 March 2015
Aotea Centre
Powerful, immersive and visionary I AM makes its New Zealand debut 6 - 7 March 2015, as part of Auckland Arts Festival 2015.
The latest internationally-acclaimed creation from MAU and the brilliant artistic mind of Samoan-New Zealand director, Lemi Ponifasio, I AM explores the legacy of the First World War and the seismic impact the conflict had around the world.
Against a visual backdrop of Colin McCahon's Victory over death 2 (1970), and a dynamic interplay of light and darkness by Helen Todd, MAU's performers communicate using a mix of extreme physicality and moving beauty, a mix of dance performance and apocalyptic vision.
At its core, the themes of identity, conflict and the power of art to transform and elevate.
A pioneer in the development of contemporary Pacific theatre and dance, Lemi Ponifasio is known for his radical approach to the theatre. He presents his work at major theatres and festivals internationally including Theatre de la Ville Paris, Holland Festival, Southbank Centre London, the Venice Biennale, the Lincoln Center New York, Edinburgh International Festival and also throughout the Pacific Islands.
Ponifasio's unbending directorial conviction and distinctive aesthetic make MAU one of the world's most innovative visual-theatre companies. Garnering accolades from audiences and critics in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, MAU's trademark, genre-defying performances challenge what it means to be human.
:A proliferation of striking, unforgettable images nothing short of epic " - The Scotsman, Edinburgh
"It is impossible to encapsulate fully this mesmeric performance" - The Guardian, UK
SEASON DETAILS
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Show |
I AM |
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Where |
Aotea Centre |
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When |
Friday 6 March -Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm |
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Duration |
1hr 50mins approx no interval |
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Price |
Premium $87.00 Friend/Conc/Group $81.00 A Res $65.00 Friend/Conc/Group $61.00 B Res $49.00 Friend/Conc/Group $45.00 C Res $35.00 D Res $25.00 |
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Bookings |
Book at Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz/ P: 09 970 9700 or 0800 111 999 |
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Information |
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Social Media |
Facebook: facebook.com/Aklfestival Twitter: @Aklfestival |
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Video |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HarKtOgEp8U |
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Media enquiries |
Meredith McGrath, Publicist P: +64 (0)9 3740317 M:+64 (0)27 4473247 E: Meredith.mcgrath@aaf.co.nz |
*Please note this performance contains nudity
With support from Creative New Zealand