The Dawn of Te Matatini
Thu, 13 Jun
|War Memorial Theatre
Known for their musical dynamics, Lytton High School are preparing to ‘Wow’ audiences with an original script and popular contemporary songs of Aotearoa in this year’s concert, ‘The Dawn of Te Matatini’.
Time & Location
13 Jun 2024, 7:00 pm
War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
The Dawn of Te Matatini. A story that goes back, way back, to a time before people and Te Mataini, as we know it. A story told of a time when only the creatures of the land, sky and waters existed … and Maui.
Suitable for the family, the concert will have two evening shows on 12-13 June at War Memorial Theatre. Themes of anti-bullying and environmental awareness are interspersed throughout the singing and cross-fit workouts. With a mix of animals, reptiles and birds commonly found in Turanganui a Kiwa, the show features popular songs by Maisy Rika, Nesian Mystik, Savage, Tiki Taane, Rob Ruha to name a few, plus some well-known favourites. One of the creative director’s of the concert, Waiora Paul Utiera says, "It has been an amazing challenge for our students to dig deep within themselves to find the beauty of the natural world within and to bring it out through their performing and really letting nature herself shine." A concert within a concert, watch the drama unfold as the characters battle it out on stage to win an ultimate prize, a prize that is still relished to this day.
Doors open at 6.00pm
$10 per person at the door
Matinee shows on Thursday 13 June and Friday 14 June are available for school groups. Please contact the Lytton High School’s front office for reservations.