BONES
A one person play
BY Julian noel
BONES is a one person play based on a series of written stories by Maori writer Julian Noel. The play explores inter-generational issues and how both gifts and challenges are passed down through generations. The play explores the impact of western influences including Christianity, Education, War, Alcohol and Money upon a Maori family through four generations. From World War I to present day. The play is based around the life experiences of Julian’s mother, Maori poet and artist Evelyn Patuawa Nathan, and is written and performed by Julian.
Julian is a writer, actor, workshop designer and facilitator he graduated from the V.C.A in Melbourne and then worked in theatre, t.v. and film in Australia. With a focus on the creation of new material working with writers such as Jack Hibberd and Peter Mathers, at La Mama and Melbourne Theatre Company. He has extensive networks and connections in writing, theatre and film.
TESTIMONIALS
"Julian is a gifted and fearless writer and storyteller who brings a profound, uncompromising authenticity to the journey of his ancestors, his childhood and his journey as an adult navigating Te Ao Māori - first as an outsider and then ultimately after his homecoming, as an inspired poet and theatre maker. Julian delivers a magical story far beyond the inter-generational wounds of family and cultural violence, through the doorway into the sacred, where the ancestral songs of healing and wisdom can be heard in the surrounding hills of the Kaihu valley".
Michael Winchester
Actor, Writer, Director and Film maker.
"I look forward to supporting this production with original music and sound design that compliments these remarkable tales and brings them to life".
Marshall Smith
Composer, Founder and CEO The Soundroom
"Julian's powerful stories and Eve's poems need to be heard in Aotearoa and beyond to show there are ways to heal our wounds by bringing awareness to ourselves, our communities and our ancestors".
Martine Baanvinger
Actor, Director, Teacher and Creator.
"When I heard about Julian's project I felt inspired and wanted to be part of such an important kaupapa. I have seen first-hand his passion to share Te Ao Māori Stories and believe this kaupapa needs to be shared not only with Aotearoa, but the world".
Holly Beckham
Award winning documentary maker