Julie Edwards performing Barrier Ninja. Photo: Peter Jennings
FRINGE IN THE MEDIA: BARRIER NINJA
In verbatim theatre, an actor or actors tell a story using the words of real people who have been interviewed for the play. In Barrier Ninja, Kaipara-based Julie Edwards conveys the harsh and hopeful truths of nine people in NZ's health system – and how Māori must be 'ninjas' to conquer the challenges and inequity they face.
The play has been performed for hundreds of medical students, as well as in theatres – and it's attracted some media attention. Read on to find out more about the show, and book for the Whangārei Fringe season!
Read the article in NZ Herald's Canvas magazine (paywall).
Listen to Barrier Ninja deviser and academic Fran Kewene talk about the show on RNZ National last year.
Book tickets to Barrier Ninja, Oct 13–14.
In verbatim theatre, an actor or actors tell a story using the words of real people who have been interviewed for the play. In Barrier Ninja, Kaipara-based Julie Edwards conveys the harsh and hopeful truths of nine people in NZ's health system – and how Māori must be 'ninjas' to conquer the challenges and inequity they face.
The play has been performed for hundreds of medical students, as well as in theatres – and it's attracted some media attention. Read on to find out more about the show, and book for the Whangārei Fringe season!
Read the article in NZ Herald's Canvas magazine (paywall).
Listen to Barrier Ninja deviser and academic Fran Kewene talk about the show on RNZ National last year.
Book tickets to Barrier Ninja, Oct 13–14.