Reckoning – Te Waiata Paihere Wairua

Reckoning is a 1-hour show depicting the intertwining of indigenous culture through storytelling, original songs and dance, tackling the modern-day effects of racism and intergenerational trauma.

Employing strong visuals projected on screen, emotionally charged song, deeply personal story telling and genuine raw emotions of anger, grief, sadness and joy, Reckoning leads its audience through a process of truth-telling and truth-accepting that subtly triggers states of empathy and understanding, whilst the music uplifts the audience.

This is achieved by presenting the themes of the show in a visually beautiful way with original costuming, symbolic staging, a bright engaging colour pallet, atmospheric lighting and environment, inspiring lyrics in language and an utterly dance-worthy contemporary sound by Samuel Gaskin and The Merindas.

This show is a recognition of past injustices, a journey through understanding, and a celebration of indigenous cultures survival, creativity and strength.

Winner of 4 Melbourne Fringe Awards, Reckoning is about:

• Reclaiming our power;

• Reconnecting with our Ancestry;

• Rediscovering our indigenous blood lines; and

• Reclaiming the parts of ourselves we’ve forgotten – and been made to forget.

By Beat Entertainment