Frozen Reo Māori at Toi
Tuesday 17 September
Frozen Reo Māori ki Toi Pōneke
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is excited to announce that we will be screening Frozen Reo Māori twice for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori on Tuesday 17 September in the Upper Chamber West.
MŌ FROZEN
Ka tauria tō rātou whenua e te takurua ngauroa, ka mahi tahi a Anna ki te kaipiki maunga, ki a Kristoff rāua ko tāna mōkai renetia ki te rapu i tana tuakana, i a Elsa, kia whati ai tana hirihiri haupapa. Ā, i tā rāua tūāoma nui ka tūtaki rāua ki te hunga taipō, he tangata pukukatakata, te huarere katopō, me te matarau ki ia piko, ka koke wehikore tonu atu a Anna rāua ko Kristoff ki te whakarauora i tō rātou whenua i te anu mātao o te takurua.
ABOUT FROZEN
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's sister, Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter's cold grip.
This film is rated G in New Zealand.
1st screening - 1:15pm - 3:20pm
1:15pm - Doors open
1:30pm - Screening starts
3:20pm - Screening ends
2nd screening - 4:15pm - 6:20pm
4:15pm - Doors open
4:30pm - Screening starts
6:20pm - Screening ends
FREE pax 50. Bookings essential: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/frozen-reo-maori-screening/wellington
ABOUT THE CAST
Producer and Director - Tweedie Waititi, Producer - Chelsea Winstanley, Reo Māori Expert - Pānia Papa, Performance Advisor - Rachel House, Music Director - Rob Ruha.
Jaedyn Randell (Moana Reo Māori) returns as the voice of the free-spirited puhi ariki Princess Anna, with Awhimai Fraser (Ahikāroa, Shortland Street) joining the cast to play the beloved ‘Let It Go’ powerhouse, Queen Elsa. Renowned opera singer Kawiti Waetford is Kristoff, while James Tito (Whina, Mahana) is Prince Hans from the Southern Isles.
Multi-award-winning musician, Pere Wihongi joins the cast as the summer-loving snowman, Olaf while entertainer and musician, Rutene Spooner plays the role of eccentric Duke of Weselton.
Te Atakorihi Tutengaehe (Pūkana) and Tuakoi Ohia (Ahikāroa) will be the voice of young Anna and pre-teen Anna respectively. Te Anewa Waititi-Rata plays young and pre-teen Elsa. Reporter and former league star, Wairangi Koopu joins the cast as King Agnarr of Arendelle.
Award-winning singer and actor Bella Kalolo-Suraj (Dawn Raids, Sione’s Wedding) will play Kristoff’s adoptive mother troll Bulda; and acclaimed actor Te Kohe Tuhaka (The Dead Lands) will play wise leader of the trolls, Grand Pabbie.
A stellar ensemble group including māori musicians Cilla Ruha, Kirsten Te Rito, Kaaterama Pou, Awatea Wihongi, Ricky Mitai and Raniera Blake also join the cast of Frozen Reo Māori to take on the large musical numbers.
Supporting Music Director Rob Ruha, Pere Wihongi returns as co-music director in collaboration with Hana Mereraiha to compose and reimagine the film's illustrious soundtrack.
