About

Shot Bro: Confessions Of A Depressed Bullet
Directed by Erina Daniels
Presented by Mookalucky Productions

Two nights only.
Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm
Friday 12 May, 6.30pm - please note change of show time.

KOHA entry all funds go to Pocket of Hop Community Dinners.

"Revealing, expanding, affirming" Theatreview 2016
A black comedy about Rob's real fight with a bullet and depression.

From multiple award-winning actor, writer, Rob Mokaraka, using his utility belt of tools like stand-up comedy, expert dance moves, mime and puppetry, Rob unfolds his depression in an entertaining yet insightful way, shining the light on a traumatic event - you will hear why he ended up being Shot, Bro.

Entertaining and empowering, provoking thought and discussion, Shot Bro: Confessions of a Depressed Bullet intends to provide a platform to exchange thoughts and knowledge on a kaupapa that quietly affects the lives of many people.

"He likes to nudge the discomfort zone with his comedy – or use comedy to take us, safely, out of our comfort zones to a place of greater awareness – and it works a treat."

Each performance is followed by a forum facilitated by Rob Mokaraka.
Tea, coffee, and food provided afterwards.

Please note: Shot Bro addresses depression, suicide, and hope. It’s entertaining and educational.
RESERVE your Tickets NOW at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/shot-bro-confessions-of-depressed-bullet-te-oro/auckland/glen-innes or at the DOOR on the night.

No entry after the show starts.

The Creative Team:
Written and Performed by Rob Mokaraka
Directed by Erina Daniel
Produced by Moana Davey and Rob Mokaraka
All funds go to The Heart Movement Pockets of Hope Community.

Heart Movement

The HEART Movement works to promote healthy relationships through growing loving, safe and supportive relationships in the Tamaki area.

Rob Mokaraka

After studying acting in Whangarei, Rob Mokaraka won the Best Newcomer Champman Tripp acting award for 2001 play Have Car, Will Travel. On screen, he was part of the ensemble cast in acclaimed Māori Battalion tale Tama Tu.Since then, Mokaraka has found success working in TV, film, and theatre – notably the World War II drama Strange Resting Places, which he co-wrote with Paolo Rotondo. Perversely, however, the act he became most famous for was attempting to commit suicide by police in 2009.

But his plan didn’t work. He didn’t die, but quite literally lived to tell the tale. After spending months in the hospital, Mokaraka eventually wrote a stage play called Shot Bro, which deals with the crippling depression he suffered in the lead-up to the shooting.He has also co-written a new work, Cellfish, which premiered at the Auckland Arts Festival and had a season at Te Oro in March.