Atamira
‘Atamira’ is a work that ruminates on identity, death, darkness and light. It delves into the spirit realm and examines the suffering and finality inherent in the body’s passing. The work slowly reveals layers of space within a cavernous warehouse, emphasising the surprising depth to an unfolding range of experiences depicting a journey towards death. The piece interweaves the themes of transience, love, sadness, loss and hope through the abstracting of a cultural framework and influenced by the practices of Tangihanga and ceremony held within the world of Maori and Pakeha. It focuses on the complexities of life and death, grasping for the truths of shared experience while being heavily embedded in Te Ao Maori.
Direction and Choreography: Kelly Nash
Sound Design: Eden Mullholland
A.V Design: Louise Potiki Byrant
Set Design: Poppy Serano
Kaitiaki: Tui Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield
Rehearsal Director: Megan Smith
Poster Design and Consultant: Osborne Shiwan.
Performers: Nancy Wijohn, Daniel Cooper, Sean MacDonald, Bianca Hyslop, Imogen Tapara, Byrdie Colquhoun, Rosie Tapsell.
Photography: Charles Howell, Jinki Cambronero, John McDermont
Videographer: Matt Gillanders
Produced by: Atamira Dance Company at Corban Estate.
Published reflections: DANZ , Theatre Scenes , Theatre View
