Unity in Adversity
(Te Auaha, 29-30 January 2021) is a
fiercely determined showcase of internationally recognised
New Zealand talent celebrating solidarity, resilience, and
community.
Back
at home to wait out the easing of overseas COVID
restrictions, a group of stranded dancers, choreographers
and vocalists have banded together to meet their new reality
head-on, creating a show that honours their losses,
celebrates their determination, and strengthens their
passion for creative expression.
When the handbrake of
global pandemic brought most overseas performance industries
to a sudden halt, New Zealand performers working overseas
had to pivot quickly. Eddie Brunton, company spokesperson
for
Unity in Adversity, has no regrets about getting