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Tāmaki Makaurau Premiere. A rural marae has hit the jackpot – if they pass one final hurdle, that is. The haukāinga must convince the Government’s Chief Executive of the Department of ‘Whenua, Whakapapa and Whatever’ that they are the true descendants of their eponymous ancestor. If successful, the vast coastline in their rohe reverts to their ownership, garnering millions of dollars… in back rent alone.
Ngā Rorirori (the idiots in te reo Pākehā – alternatively fools or dimwits if you will) is a comical foray into one whānau’s relationship with their whenua- and a big brother’s quest to turn their coastline into a cash cow. The Idiots in question are Manuela and Pillow Rorirori – a sister and brother who also happen to be the only two members of their hapū. The teina, she’s an activist. The big brother, he’s a convicted fraudster. The tale begins as Manuela faces Pillow’s return home to their rohe after the crash and burn of his failed business ventures. Manuela desperately tries to hold her whānau together as their ancestral claims are put under the microscope by the Tikanga Police.
The multi-talented cast on stage includes Mycah Keall (Mokomoko, Te Kuia me te Pungawerewere), Sefa Tunupopo (Shifting Centre, Tōrua), Hahna Nichols (New Zealand School of Dance) and Nomuna Amarbat (CHICKBAIT, Asian 8) reprising their roles from the 2022 premiere season, and Manuel Solomon (Shortland Street, The Beautiful Ones), who will join the production for the first time.
Featuring design by Mark McEntyre, Natasha James, MĀ & WYNONA and Sopheak Seng, Ngā Rorirori will be presented throughout Aotearoa in September 2024.
Content Advisal: Coarse language & loud music
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Kaiwhakaari | Actor
Kaiwhakaari | Actor & Vocal Performance
Kaihautū | Producer
Composition, Karanga
Costume Designer / Campaign Stylist
Lighting Designer
Production Company
Kaituhi/Kaitohu | Writer/Director
Kaiwhakaari | Performer
Composer & Sound Operator
Composer
Kaiwhakaari | Performer
Translations, Te Reo Māori
Set Designer
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
All tickets to this event are General Admission and are currently available online.
Kōanga Season Pass
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$180 Taumata Pass | Access to all ticketed Kōanga events
$90 Kōuru Pass | Access to our Tokomanawa main bills: Rutene Spooner’s Be Like Billy? Ngā Rorirori & Neke
$60 Mahuri Pass | Access to new works: Both Play Readings & Māori Krishna + AltarNative
General Tickets
$50 Tīkiti Tautoko | This unsubsidised ticket price supports Te Pou Theatre
$30 Tīkiti Ngākau Hihiko (Early Bird)
$35 Pakeke (Adult)
$33 Kaumatua (Senior) | Gold Card may be required
$33 Hapori (Community services card holders/ Equity members) | Community services card and Equity card may be required
$30 Tauira (Student) | Student ID required
$28 Rangatahi (13-18yrs)
$33 Rōpū (6+) | When booking 6 groups or more
If you need assistance with your booking please contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz
When you arrive at Corban Estate, follow the signs that lead to our whare.
CycleThere is a scenic cycle way that leads to Corban Estate Arts Centre. Lock your bike up in the bike stand available on site.
Bus & trainBus and train links arrive at Henderson Transport Centre, which is within walking distance to our whare. Check the public transport route in your area to plan your trip.
ParkingFollow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.
The Te Kōpua foyer, bar, kauta and pae tīkiti will be open 1 hour before show time. 
Our Bar serves a full range of beverages (non alcoholic and alcoholic) and snacks.
Our Kauta will be open for tasty bites before the show including steamed hāngī buns from The Hāngī Master, a vegetarian platter and a selection from ‘I Love Pies’.
🎟️ Our Pae Tīkiti (Box Office) will be open for ticket sales and pick ups.
Note: We no longer accept cash payments but welcome all major cards and paywave.
Our whare is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.
To ensure you have the best visiting experience, contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz about your access needs so we can anticipate your visit.
Please note, your walker will need to be stored away during the performance so that it’s not a trip hazard to other patrons. An usher will return your walker to you whenever you need it.
Service animals are welcome at our whare. If you’re bringing a service animal to an event, contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz before your visit so we can anticipate your arrival.
We encourage you to share the gift of theatre by passing your ticket onto someone else to enjoy if you have to stay home.
