Melbourne
March 4 - 22 2026
La Mama HQ
Melbourne March 4 - 22 2026 La Mama HQ
La Mama Presents An Antipodes Theatre Company Production Of
BACK TO TE MAUNGA
BY JOEL TE TEIRA
Cameron Steens - CREATIVE PRODUCER & MARKETING
Friendship, grief and forgiveness collide against the backdrop of a hunters cabin in rural Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Tāne & Isaac return to a cabin from their youth on the anniversary of their best friend's passing. They plan to drink, sing and reminisce. But with the Maunga looming over their heads and hearts, can the two men finally confront the truth? This riveting, original Māori drama tests the friendships of men and the relationship one has with their own history.
Transitioning from active development on Back to Te Maunga into production, responsibilities included marketing, video content, ticketing, community engagement and assisting with venue activities while continuing to provide creative feedback.
★★★★★ - The Age, Australian Arts Review and My Melbourne Arts
★★★★.5 - Stage Door | ★★★★ - Triple R and Tinsel and Tap Shoes
Highly Recommended - Overthinker Press
Performers
Isacc - Jordan Selwyn
Tāne - Joe Dekkers-Reihana
Cover - Cam Tītokowaru Venn
Creative AND Production Team
Writer - Joel Te Teira
Director - Keegan Bragg
Dramaturg - Tainui Tukiwaho
Set and Costume Designer - Zoë Rouse
Lighting Designer - Harrie Hogan
Composer and Sound Designer - Ethan Hunter
Fight Director - Lyndall Grant
Mau Rākau - Cam Tītokowaru Venn
Stage Manager - Lexie Jaensch
ASM/Wardrobe Supervisor - Stefan Jarosz-Setiawan
Creative Producer and Production Manager - Brandon Pape
Creative Producer and Marketing - Cameron Steens
Promotional & Production Images - Darren Gill
Rehearsal Images & Videographer - Angel Leggas (3 Fates Media)
Set Construction - Nick Lemalu
Crew - Chris Patrick Hansen, Jade Hibbert and Rami Boles
Antipodes Branding - Rob Chivers (PUSH Collective)
