Wahine Mātātoa - the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi

A comedy of consequences, Wahine Mātātoa is a story of our wahine Kāi Tahu across time and space. Our hero, Elizabeth, navigates how to balance decisions that could potentially end her dreams of adventure, while visiting the (mostly) true stories of her ancestor, Erihāpeti Pātahi, a high born, high-spirited wahine, a force as untameable as the sea.

How do we navigate the future while holding on to our dreams? Turns out even the naughtiest of tupuna can guide us on our paths…

FREE to attend, but tickets essential

Proudly presented by Theatreworks and WOW! Productions.

Wahine Mātātoa – the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi

by Cindy Diver

21st-23rd June 2024

Allen Hall Theatre

Ōtepoti | Dunedin

Creative Team:

Writer: Cindy Diver

Project Kaumatua: Moana Wesley

Development Director: Juanita Hepi

Rehearsal Director: Hilary Halba

Intern Director: Rīpeka Potiki

Producer: H-J Kilkelly

Stage Manager: Keri Hunter

Assistant Stage Manager: Penny Kokaua-Balfour

Actors: Millie Manning, Grace Turipa, Simon Anderson, Rosella Hart

Taoka Pūoro: Ruby Solly, with additional Sound Design by Matt Morgan

Set Realisation: Nick Tipa

Lighting Design: Marty Roberts

Costuming: Alice Karetai

Dramaturgs: Albert Belz, Emily Duncan

3D Animation: Ken Gorrie

Production Photography: Connor Diver

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Allen Hall - University of Otago, Leith Walk, Dunedin, New Zealand