My Own Darling

We are not a city of angels but I can’t help but love you Auckland

Award winning performer and creator of Rising Voices, Grace Taylor, joins Fasitua Amosa and Gabby Solomona in a powerful fusion of spoken word and theatre. Man from the Maunga, Grit-girl, and the Lady Next Door take you on a journey through Auckland to reveal a side of our city that is often overlooked.

My Own Darling explores themes of poverty, prejudice and power as Grace works her magic using beautiful, emotive and sometimes confronting language to weave a rich tapestry of Auckland.

Grace Taylor is a creative force to be reckoned with; a leading light in the Rising Voices spoken word poetry movement, recipient of the 2014 Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards Emerging Pacific Artist and a passionate advocate for the rights of young people.

Grace made her directorial debut last year with the moving and unflinching Skin for Auckland Theatre Company's Youth Season and in My Own Darling she brings her heart and soul to the stage inviting audiences to join her on an intimate journey through the social landscape of Auckland.