
Neke
NEKE is a compelling DEVISED physical theatre play by acclaimed director, writer, and actor Scotty Cotter. Produced by Body Island’s director, Nancy Wijohn for it’s 2024 Tāmaki Season
Tickets here:
Mangere Arts Centre 5&6 Sep 2024
Te pou Theatre’s kōanga Festival 11th-14th sept 2024
NEKE debuted at Māngere Arts Centre and Te Pou Theatre’s Kōanga Festival in September. As Producer, Nancy successfully secured two major grants for NEKE for the 2024 season, coordinated the creative team, managed the budget, and developed a comprehensive project timeline. Key responsibilities included overall management of budget and personnel, booking essential spaces, organising a filing system, and handling all contracting.
Nancy coordinated the project, overseeing a full marketing campaign, school performances, community engagement, and the premiere season at Te Pou Theatre as part of their annual Kōanga Festival. She managed audience communications and post-event evaluations, ensuring the project's overall success.
TĀMAKI MAKAURAU SEASON 2024
Directed by: Scotty Cotter
Produced by: Body Island — Nancy Wijohn
Choreographer: BRAEDYN TOGI
Visual Artist: TRACEY TAWHIAO
Set and Av Consultant: Rowan Pierce
Lighting Design: Jane Hakaraia
Sound Design: Jules Edwin
Marketing and Content Creation: Taran Paris
Production Manager: Calvin Hudson
Stage Manager: Sieni Leo’o Olo
Cast 2024: Dominic Ona-Ariki, Akinehi Munroe, Shania Bailey-Edmonds, Reuben Butler, Moana Ete
