HIDE THE DOG TEN DAYS ON 2023

Co-written by Nathan Maynard (Trawlwoolway/Pakana) & Jamie McCaskill

About The Show

When Niarra (pakana) and Te Umuroa (Māori) come across the last remaining Tasmanian Tiger, their only option is to hide it in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Keen conservationists and best friends, Niarra and Te Umuroa are checking their bush cams one weekend and spot a Tasmanian Tiger. He reveals himself to the duo and leads them to a cave filled with ancient pakana art.

A world of magic opens for them as they quickly escape the clutches of some determined hunters to set sail for Aotearoa. But the journey has its challenges when they are visited by Māori Gods and pakana spirits who become obstacles for the two voyagers, opening them up to a surreal display of culture and belonging. Forced to face their own culture’s differences and similarities, the voyagers, with Tigs the Tassie Tiger at the helm, arrive in Aotearoa where their lives are changed forever.

This brand new First Nations collaboration for kids will have its world premiere in 2023.

About The Company

Performing Lines has close to 40 years’ experience in developing, producing, and touring contemporary Australian work nationally and internationally. It has delivered more than 500 productions to 12,000 locations worldwide. We have a long and proud history of creating connections to presenters and audiences, leading national engagement, and pioneering new ways of working.

For over 15 years Performing Lines TAS has championed the work of our island artists touring them nationally and internationally. In 2017 we produced pakana man Nathan Maynard’s first play, THE SEASON, which was directed by celebrated Noongar man, Isaac Drandic. THE SEASON was commissioned by three major festivals, opened at the Sydney Opera House and went on to tour across Australia. The show was nominated for 8 Green rooms awards and won Best Writer, Director and Production. It's this winning team that have collaborated with some of Aotearoa’s leading artists, including award winning writer Jamie McCaskill (Ngāti Tamaterā, Te Ati Haunui a Pāpārangi, Ngā Puhi), Set Designer Jane Hakaraia (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) and Sound Designer Maaka McGregor (Māori) to bring you HIDE THE DOG.