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We, The Outsiders

Real life stories of migrants, by migrants, for everyone.

$24.50
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The image shows a woman with text projected onto her face and body. She has her hand raised, partially obscuring her face, with words visible on her hand and shirt. The background is dark, with more text projected, creating a visually striking and mysterious scene.
A man and woman sitting on wooden boxes talking to each other. The woman is sitting crossed legged and the man is sitting slightly above with one foot tucked underneath his other leg. Behind them text is projected against a back wall reading:
A collection of wooden boxes piled next to and on top of each other. Behind them text is projected against a back wall reading:

Image Credit: Photography by Scott Maxim.

The image shows a woman with text projected onto her face and body. She has her hand raised, partially obscuring her face, with words visible on her hand and shirt. The background is dark, with more text projected, creating a visually striking and mysterious scene.
A man and woman sitting on wooden boxes talking to each other. The woman is sitting crossed legged and the man is sitting slightly above with one foot tucked underneath his other leg. Behind them text is projected against a back wall reading:
A collection of wooden boxes piled next to and on top of each other. Behind them text is projected against a back wall reading:

  • Created and Performed by: Romina Meneses

  • Presented by: South Arts Collective

  • Produced by: Believable Arts Management

"Winner of the Theatre category, nominated for Best in Fringe, and Dance/Cabaret/Physical Theatre at Dunedin Fringe Festival 2024."

An original documentary theatre piece created with real-life stories of migrant workers living in New Zealand.

We, The Outsiders is a thought-provoking theatrical experience that sheds light on the diverse challenges migrants face in New Zealand — from trying to fit in and learning new languages to adapting to entirely new cultures.

We spoke to 30 immigrants in New Zealand with English as a second language in order to create this documentary theatre show. It explores identity, belonging, and integration through a collection of interviews, testimonies, and dramatised retellings. The production blends storytelling, original music, and multimedia elements.

'We, The Outsiders' aims to spark in-depth conversations about who migrates to Aotearoa and why.

Directed by Romina Meneses and presented by South Arts Collective in collaboration with Believable Arts Management.

First produced at BATS Theatre, Wellington, on the 31st of January 2024.

About South Arts Collective in collaboration with Believable Arts Management

Romina Meneses founded South Arts Collective in 2020 with the purpose of promoting performing arts for fringe communities. Her focus is empowering non-professional performers from different communities and backgrounds through theatrical practice.

Tom Smith and Jimmy Williamson started Believable Arts Management in 2023 to provide production management support to emerging creatives, allowing artists to focus on the art, not the admin.

  • Duration: 55 minutes

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Mild Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Racism, Xenophobia.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, continue straight through the loading dock and into the Victoria Street Building, where the meeting Room will be on your left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $24.50

  • Hump Day Discount: $18.38

  • Extra Applause: $35.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $20.00

  • Group 6+: $22.00

“Many times, it doesn’t feel like a show at all, but a conversation with close friends.” - Theatreview.

theatreview.org.nz

“There are so many heartfelt, beautiful moments and stories encapsulated in one short hour.” - Regional News Wellington.

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"Some of these stories are happy, some are sad and all of them are important." - Theatreview

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 17 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

 Past Event

Friday, 18 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

 Past Event

Sunday, 20 October 2024

5:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

 Past Event

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