Historian Dame Anne Salmond, visual artist Michel Tuffery and waka captain Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr (three interpreters of Pacific history and contemporary identity) will be in conversation with Kate Fullagar, with performances by Māori cultural troupe Ngā Mātai Pūrua.

Their work celebrates the achievements of the original Pacific explorers, voyaging in wooden watercraft, guided only by the stars and their intimate knowledge of the sea. It also provides new insights into contact history, and the key role played by charismatic individuals, both Polynesian and European, in creating cross-cultural understanding.

LOCATION: Theatre Royal, Hobart, Tasmania
DATE: Friday 7 February 2025
TIME: 18:30
DURATION: 2 hours.
TICKETS: $35 ($30 Concession)

For more information and to book tickets visit https://awbf2025.org.au/we-are-the-ocean/