The Upu Collective
The Upu Collective
Pacific makers creating pacific centered works.
We are a collective of Pacific performing artist based in New Zealand. Our mission is to create more opportunities for Pacific performing artists by making contemporary, Pacific centred works for the stage and screen. Upu Collective artists are not only dedicated collaborators but also accomplished professionals in their own right. Each member boasts a wealth of experience across the stage and screen landscape of New Zealand.
Our show UPU is a stunning theatrical experience of Pacific poetry on stage. Its on tour now having been to Mexico and Montréal in 2024. Details below.
UPU
2026 Tour Dates
Were excited to announce that we are on the road in 2026!
We kick off 2026 with a stop in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton, NZ) before heading to eight cities in Turtle Island (Canada)
Details below. Follow the link for tickets
BNZ Theatre Hamilton
https://www.bnztheatre.co.nz/all-events/upu-tickets-ae1642070
The Cultch, VACOUVER
https://thecultch.com/event/upu/
Port Theatre, NANAIMO
https://www.porttheatre.com/events/spotlight-upu-collective-2026/
Native Earth, TORONTO
https://nativeearth.ca/current-season
Sanderson Centre, BRANTFORD
Fredericton Playhouse, FREDERICTON
https://theplayhouse.ca/en/schedule-and-tickets/upu
Imperial Theatre, ST JOHN
https://imperialtheatre.ca/event/upu-collective/
EA Rawlison, PRINCE ALBERT
The Lougheed Centre, CAMROSE
https://camroselive.ca/events/upu/
UPU means "word" in many of our Pacific languages.
UPU is our theatre show written by Pacific poets.
We’ve taken the works of 28 poets; from young voices,, international activists, top Literary prize winners, to Poet Laureates, major influences in Pacific Literature and put it in the theatre with lights, sound and actors.
We also offer a Poetry Writing workshop that can be tailored for begginers to established writers.
We would love to bring the power of Pacific poetry and performance to your audience.
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