Rongo Whakapā | Reviews
A most moving piece of art for the Far North
Read here
"Rongo Whakapā is a work created on trust."
"This is, by far, the most moving piece of art I have seen in quite some time and possibly a new avenue of deep artistry that the Far North can appreciate and access."
Review by Lauren Frias (Theatreview)
18 May 2026
Rongo Whakapā
"Rongo Whakapā is a work created on trust."
"This is, by far, the most moving piece of art I have seen in quite some time and possibly a new avenue of deep artistry that the Far North can appreciate and access."
Review by Lauren Frias (Theatreview)
18 May 2026
Rongo Whakapā
A sensual, deliberate unfolding of intimacy that refuses to be forgotten.
Read here
“The dancers move with precision and grace, yet nothing feels distant. Every touch is intentional, every withdrawal charged.”
"It will live long in the eyes of those who tasted it.”
Review by Vincent Nathan (Theatreview)
7 May 2026
Rongo Whakapā
“The dancers move with precision and grace, yet nothing feels distant. Every touch is intentional, every withdrawal charged.”
"It will live long in the eyes of those who tasted it.”
Review by Vincent Nathan (Theatreview)
7 May 2026
Rongo Whakapā
An alluring performance debut, sensing touch through sublime movement, symbolic structure and human connectivity.
Read here
“There are many moments I feel my dancing spine enjoying the currents of the dancers’ vibes"
"My eyes are drawn to Sean McDonald and his supernatural ability to awaken a story in me.”
Review by Claire O'Neil (Theatreview)
12 July 2025
Rongo Whakapā
“There are many moments I feel my dancing spine enjoying the currents of the dancers’ vibes"
"My eyes are drawn to Sean McDonald and his supernatural ability to awaken a story in me.”
Review by Claire O'Neil (Theatreview)
12 July 2025
Rongo Whakapā
Rongo Whakapā: From a Sense of Touch to a Shared Connection
Read here
“Rongo Whakapā invites us not just to watch, but to feel, to shift, and to be present with others in quiet, embodied ways.”
“What unfolded was less about spectacle and more about touch, connection, and the gentle forming of community.”
Review by Lee Li (Craccum)
13 July 2025
Rongo Whakapā
“Rongo Whakapā invites us not just to watch, but to feel, to shift, and to be present with others in quiet, embodied ways.”
“What unfolded was less about spectacle and more about touch, connection, and the gentle forming of community.”
Review by Lee Li (Craccum)
13 July 2025
Rongo Whakapā
