Ōrotokare: Art, Story, Motion is a charitable trust dedicated to indigenous theatre and performing arts. Of particular interest is the establishment of the modern 'whare tapere' - pā based houses of storytelling, dance, music, games and much more.
The arts of the whare tapere can be grouped in the following way:
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Ngā Waiata (songs)
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Ngā Haka (dance)
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Ngā Kōrero (stories)
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Ngā Taonga Pūoro (musical instruments)
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Ngā Taonga-o-Wharawhara (body adornments)
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Ngā Tākaro (games and amusements)
Ōrotokare researches, explores and performs each of these forms individually. We also bring these forms together into a coherent whole leading to the emergence of an experimental 'indigenous' theatre. You can read more about the work of Ōrotokare on our Activities and Philosophy pages. The genesis for Ōrotokare: Art, Story, Motion is found in a doctoral project entitled 'Te Whare Tapere: Towards a Model for Māori Performance Art' which was completed at Victoria University of Wellington in 1998 by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal. Ōrotokare: Art, Story, Motion is a charitable trust.
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