HERENGA WAKA: where we come from
In collaboration with Basement Theatre,
A Matariki event curation of kiriata focused on identity, reflection and inclusion from Aotearoa, Te Whenua Moemoeā and beyond.
Featuring: Mirumiru by Allan George, Ragdolls by Amy Adler, Taurewarewa by Libby Witheford-Smith, Ma Wai Rā by Te-Hira Horua, Takapapa by Briar Rose & Jordan Walker, The Dysphoria by Kylie Aoibheann, The Charm of the Magpies by Liam Maguren, Corn Husk Doll by Yuma Dean Hester, Soy Boy by Moo Renzaho, Mana Takataapui by Stormy Bloomfield & the Naarm Takataapui Collective, and Mama Tere by Paula Whetu Jones.
TAKAPAPA
A short documentary exploring the intersections of Takatāpui identity, whakapapa, and queer Indigenous experience.
Jordan produced and co-directed the film, which has since screened at Auckland Pride, TILDE Naarm, MANIORO Heretaunga, and Wairoa Māori Film Festival, building an international community around stories that centre takatāpui.
We are currently developing a docuseries of TAKAPAPA.
Watch here · Auckland Pride · Basement Theatre · TILDE · MANIORO · Wairoa Māori Film Festival
TAKAPAPA: an Indigenous queer film night
Woven through the theme of 'takapapa'
Featuring: Wait, Wait, Now! by Ramon Te Wake, O Alofa Nei, O Alofa Nā by Giselle Ilaoa, Nggak!!! by Oktania Hamdani & Winner Wijaya, If I Make it to the Morning by Andre Shen, He Takatāpui Ahau by Alesha Ahdar, TAKAPAPA by Jordan Walker & Briar Rose, and Mama Tere by Paula Whetu Jones
AIGA
A dance-theatre work by Lusi Faiva, directed by Moana Ete and presented by Touch Compass. AIGA explores disability, embodiment, and Pacific identity.
Jordan produced the work from end of development into production and presentation. AIGA had its world premiere at Auckland Arts Festival, touring to Nelson Arts Festival, Kia Mau Festival, and a site recce to Samoa.
AUTAIA
A haka theatre programme for rangatahi, presented by Hawaiki TŪ and Auckland Live.
Jordan produced the 2024 and 2025 seasons, bringing together some of Aotearoa's finest theatre practitioners to support rangatahi kaihaka in developing their craft, resulting in a large-scale theatre production.
OUR SIDE OF THE FENCE
Written by Rawinia Parata, Our Side of the Fence invited the community to participate in an experimental exhibition read-through. This invited reflection on diversity and local identity in Te Tairāwhiti.
HE TAKATĀPUI AHAU
Written and directed by Alesha Ahdar and produced by Kōmako Silver, He Takatāpui Ahau is a short film following a takatāpui rangatahi navigate their identity when returning home to their marae.
Jordan played the lead, Blayke.
Photography credits: Todd Karehana ✸ Te Rawhitiroa Bosch ✸ Jinki Cambronero ✸ Peter Jennings ✸ Tink Lockett ✸ Ellen Mary Taylor ✸ Jonas Persson
