UPU Tickets

UPU, meaning 'word' in many Pacific Island languages, brings together 20+ Pacific poets to perform a powerful blend of spoken-word poetry and theatre. Originating at Silo Theatre in Auckland (2020) and directed by Fasitua Amosa with curator Grace Iwashita-Taylor, UPU presents voices from Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa through a rich, multi-layered soundscape. The show has toured internationally, including CINARS in Montreal (2024) and a forthcoming season at the Sydney Opera House (May 2025). This performer page highlights the ensemble, notable works, awards, and upcoming tour dates across New Zealand and Australia.

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UPU features works by 23 poets, including Ben Brown, Karlo Mila, and Albert Wendt, performed by a cast that has included Maiava Nathaniel Lees, Mia Blake, Nicola Kāwana, Shadon Meredith, Ana Corbett, and more. The project was recognized with Wellington Theatre Awards in 2021 for Best Director and Best Sound Design. After strong showings in Auckland and international showcases, UPU continues to tour, bringing intimate Pacific storytelling to stages in Dunedin, Wanaka, Nelson, and Sydney. Official updates come from The Upu Collective, with cast members maintaining public profiles, such as Fasitua Amosa on Instagram.

Find more about UPU on their official channels and plan your visit to a city near you.