Translations is a three-act play by Irish playwright Brian Friel, written in 1980 and set in 19th Century Ireland. It is a play about language, identity and power.
Originally written in English, the dialogue reflects the idioms and rhythm of Irish speech. Fast forward to 2022 and at the request of the Embassy of Ireland in Aotearoa, the play was translated into te reo Māori by Hēmi Kelly of Ngāti Maniapoto and Irish heritage.
This reading will give you an insight into a shared cultural history through the skill of one of Ireland’s great dramatists and a Māori worldview that’s woven into te reo Māori. It will invoke many emotions and leave you wanting more.
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$2 per hour to a max of $12 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.