VICTORY POETRY SLAM II
Sheldon Rua + Talia Stanley
These folx were so amazing in 2023, we had to bring them back! Join acclaimed artists Sheldon Rua and Talia Stanley for a workshop and/or exclusive live performance from the Victory Boxing ring – bring a poem or just come to listen. With special guest Nathan Joe at the Slam performance.
Last year’s Victory Poetry Slam was a huge hit thanks to all performers and participants – we are so thrilled to bring back this epic collaboration with Action Education and Victory Boxing!
Spoken Word speaks truth to power. From orators to MC’s, Aotearoa is home to rich storytelling traditions and one of the world’s most powerful performance poetry communities.
Join internationally acclaimed facilitators and Spoken Word artists, Sheldon Rua and Talia Stanley for a Spoken Word Workshop at Victory Community Centre, and follow up with an exclusive performance live at Victory Boxing later that afternoon.
All workshop participants will leave with a poem.
Both events open to all experience levels. There will also be an open mic preceding the featured poets at the performance.
Take part in one of these events, or both – everyone is welcome!
You can register for the workshop HERE, or book tickets by clicking on the button to your right.
Workshop participants are not expected to purchase a ticket for the public performance.
Talia Stanley (she/they)
Talia Stanley (she/they) is a Samoan youth development worker, writer, and spoken word artist from Tāmaki Makaurau. She has over 12 years of experience as a spoken word poetry facilitator, and currently works for Action Education running workshops across the country. She has performed at numerous festivals and theatres in Aotearoa, and is a three time JAFA Poetry Slam Finalist.
Sheldon Rua (he/him)
Sheldon Rua (he/him) is a Māori and Samoan, multidisciplinary creative born in Papakura, South Tāmaki Makaurau. His street dance and spoken word poetry has been shared around the world online and at various events throughout Aotearoa. Through his creative work, Sheldon aims to recreate positive energy with humility and be a catalyst for change in every space he steps into.
“What are the seeds of poverty? What are the seeds of our people? What do we choose to water within our people?”
Nathan Joe (he/him)
Nathan Joe is a New Zealand playwright (2021 Bruce Mason Playwriting Award) and performance poet (2020 National Slam Champion) of Chinese descent. He is the current Creative Director (2022-present) at Auckland Pride. In 2022, his play Scenes from a Yellow Peril had its world premiere at the ASB Waterfront Theatre. In 2023, his play Losing Face had its world premiere at Q Theatre. Other work includes curating BIPOC spoken word event DIRTY PASSPORTS.
WORKSHOP: Victory Community Centre
Sun 27 Oct | 12.30pm | 120 min
You can register for the workshop HERE.
Koha
PERFORMANCE: Victory Boxing
Sun 27 Oct | 5pm | 75 min
Book tickets by clicking the link below.
Pay What You Can (PWYC)
14+
Content warnings: Open Mic will be uncensored, but Hate Speech Free