PORK AND POLL TAXES
This
groundbreaking new play will transport audiences to 1891, San Gam San (New Gold Mountain), as the writing
and directing debut of visionary artist, Talia Pua. Pork and
Poll Taxes will premiere at the Herald Theatre,
Aotea Centre from 10-14 August. Audiences will be immersed
in this rich family drama that delves into changing family
dynamics, migration, and racism in
Aotearoa.
“ San Gam Saan, New Gold
Mountain - it makes you believe gold simply sprouts up from
the ground ready to be harvested.”
The men were
sent to New Gold Mountain (Aotearoa) to help their
struggling family forge a better life. But, unlike the name