Tangihanga

Tangihanga is a solo drama-comedy centred around Jess - a devoted daughter whose father, Karanipa, has passed away. As Jess’ whānau gathers at the marae to mourn, tensions rise, secrets are revealed, and long-held family dynamics begin to unravel. Neho masterfully embodies over 30 characters, capturing the complexity of grief, cultural identity, and the strength of whānau. This bold, emotionally charged, and often hilarious performance speaks to the heart of Aotearoa.

“A graceful celebration of the power of theatre to create and tell a story.” - Tanya Piejus, Regional News

Core Creative Team
Kristyl Neho – Producer, Director, Writer, Performer
Eunice August-Smith – Co-Director
Teresa Woodham – Production Manager
Kathie Rifle – Operations Manager

Administration & Support
Clara Cabutihan – Production Administrator
Recelin Gaela – Social Media Support

Design & Creative Development
Ross McLean – Installation Designer
Piper Blaster – Set & Prop Designer
Cheryl Downie – Costume Designer
Raewyn Patterson – Pattern Designer
Walter Cabutihan – Digital & Graphic Designer

Technical Team
Janis Cheng – Lighting Designer
Michael Goodwin – Lighting Operator
Michael Hermans – Lighting Operator
Tim Bell – Lighting Operator
Maria Elliot – Sound Designer

Media & Documentation
Cosmo Calman – Videographer
Benjamin Pogai – Videographer
Brigham Pogai – Videographer & Graphics
Charlotte Anderson – Photographer
Sarah Marshall – Photographer

Contributors
Cian Elyse White, Jo Randerson – Contributing Directors
Matiu Whiting – Sound
Matewai Timu – Cultural Advisor
Michael Shultz – Videographer