Back to Te Maunga

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.

Writer: Joel Te Teira

Director: Keegan Bragg

Performer: Jordan Selwyn

Composer and Sound Designer: Ethan Hunter

Dramaturge: Tainui Tukiwaho

Creative Producers: Brandon Pape and Cameron Steens

Image by Darren Gill

Joel Te Teira was part of La Mama's Writing Intensive in 2024

Antipodes Theatre Company

Antipodes Theatre Company seeks to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment for independent theatre in Melbourne. Previous productions include 'Storked' (World Premiere, Theatre Works), 'Orlando' (World Premiere, fortyfivedownstairs), ‘Guys and Dolls’ (two 2024 Green Room Awards and thirteen nominations, Chapel Off Chapel), 'Passing Strange' (Australian Premiere, five 2023 Green Room Nominations), 'And She Would Stand Like This' (Australian Premiere, Meat Market Stables), 'Sam I Am' (Victorian Premiere, La Mama) and 'Ghost Quartet' (Australian Premiere, two 2020 Green Room Award Nominations and return seasons in 2021 and 2025). 

This project was previously developed as part of Antipodes Theatre Company's 2025 Winter Lab.