We, The Outsiders

"Winner of the Theatre category, nominated for Best in Fringe, and Dance/Cabaret/Physical Theatre at Dunedin Fringe Festival 2024.”

An original documentary theatre piece created with real-life stories of migrant workers living in Aotearoa.

A thought-provoking theatrical experience shedding light on the diverse challenges migrants face — from trying to fit in and learning new languages to adapting to entirely new cultures.

We spoke to 30 immigrants in New Zealand with English as a second language to create this documentary theatre piece. We explore identity, belonging, and integration through a collection of interviews, testimonies, and dramatised retellings. Our show blends storytelling, original music, and multimedia elements.

'We, The Outsiders' aims to spark in-depth conversations about who migrates to Aotearoa and why.

Directed by Romina Meneses and presented by South Arts Collective in collaboration with Believable Arts Management.

First produced at BATS Theatre, Wellington, on the 31st of January 2024.

Trigger warning: racism, xenophobia, explicit language.