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June 2012 LATE: The Seven Deadly Sins

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THURS 7 JUN 2012

Smart Talk

It was a packed house that came LATE to the Museum in June to see moderator Finlay Macdonald steer a fascinating discussion on the state of wrath in today’s society. Panellists Michael Corballis, Janet Fanslow and Ruia Aperahama discussed how we indeed do live in wrathful times, and it is up to society to lead change and give individuals the tools they need to deal with their wrathful impulses.

In a smart talk that ranged from what drives the anger impulse in the brain, to the reality that is Jake the Muss and the futility of the two-hour-a-fortnight anger-management course the audience interjected, asked pointed questions and were thoroughly entertained and, thankfully, not irked. The panel agreed that controlled anger can be good whereas uncontrolled anger is not just an individual problem it’s a societal problem.

Great Music

After the talk, the capacity crowd followed the Wrath Trail throughout the Museum to the Grand Foyer to hear the sweet sounds of Maisy Rika and Ruia Aperahama who were performing in celebration of the launch of Songs from the Inside – the album that resulted from the successful Maori TV series of the same name.

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June 2012 LATE: The Seven Deadly Sins

Panellist & Artist profiles

THURS 7 JUN 2012
7pm - 11pm
Tickets: $20 per night or $100 for the series (save $20)
A $3 booking fee applies
Members: $10 (with promo code)*
Atrium entry

Door sales: Limited general door sales from 7pm on the night, Members please present your membership card.
* Members will receive their promo code separately.

Smart Talk

Wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and gluttony – in 2012 the LATE at the Museum series explores the seven deadly sins and how they play out in modern life.

Join moderator Finlay Macdonald and panellists Professor Michael Corballis, Dr Janet Fanslow and Ruia Aperahama as they discuss the issue of wrath in New Zealand.

Are we an angry society? Is wrath even still applicable in 2012? Our media and our prison population tell us that it is, our national sports are physical and often violent – do we in fact celebrate wrath and its corollary anger?
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Great Music

Following the discussion, enjoy performances from Maisey Rika and Ruia Aperahama in the Grand Foyer to celebrate the release of the album Songs from the Inside from the critically-acclaimed Maori Television series of the same name. This will be followed by brand new collaboration from sonic band Gang Violins and beat poet Shane Hollands
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Shakespeare

The Wrath Shakespeare vignette sees us join King Lear and Lord Capulet as voyeurs during shameful moments of their lives. When their daughters don't do what is expected of them, two Shakespearean fathers see red. See how wrath gets the better of men with two different outcomes. One ends in loss of physical control and the other ends in a loss of perspective.

Objects of Wrath Trail & Confessional Booth

What Museum objects are reflective of wrath? Follow the object trail through the Museum galleries to find out… and why not confess your sins of wrath to friends or strangers in the LATE confessional booth?

Season Tickets on Sale Now

Only $100 for the series (save $20).
A $3 Booking fee applies.
Entry through the Atrium. Food and a cash bar will be available.

PLEASE NOTE: The museum closes at 5pm and reopens at 7pm for the LATE.

Finlay Macdonald

Michael Corballis

Dr Janet Fanslow

Ruia Aperahama

Maisey Rika

Gang Violins collaborate with poet Shane Hollands

Evening Programme

7pm	Door Opens	Atrium
7.30pm – 7.40pm	Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5	Atrium
7.45pm - 8.45pm	Smart Talk	Atrium
8.50pm – 9pm	King Lear, Act 1, Scene 1	Maori Court East
9pm – 10pm	Songs from the Inside featuring Maisey Rika and Ruia Aperahama	Grand Foyer
10pm – 10:40pm	Gang Violins with Shane Hollands	Oceans Gallery
11.00pm	Doors close

Please note this schedule is subject to change.