Yes Yes Yes
Created by Eleanor Bishop & Karin McCracken
A theatre show created for young people that explores the knotty and necessary topics of healthy relationships, desire and consent.
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Megan Goldman
Photo by Jinki Cambronero
Photo by Jinki Cambronero
Jamie and Ari like each other. Karin and Tom do too. 😊
They might be at two separate parties, but their stories are identical.
Until they really aren’t.
Part confession, part documentary, part open conversation, YES YES YES is a theatre show created for young people that explores the knotty and necessary topics of healthy relationships, desire and consent.
The result is a funny, generous and innovative piece of contemporary theatre that speaks directly to one of the most pressing issues young people face today, and holds its audience at its heart.
“Oh to have this show when we were 16.”
“intelligent, sensitive, honest, empathetic and insightful – all without a trace of preach”
Awards
Outstanding Performance: Karin McCracken - Wellington Theatre Awards
2019
Excellence in Theatre for Social Change - Wellington Theatre Awards
2019
Excellence for Overall Production - Auckland Theatre Awards
2019
Credits
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Karin McCracken
Arlo Gibson - Male Version
Brynley Stent - Alternate Performer Australian Tour 2023 -
Written by Eleanor Bishop & Karin McCracken
Director - Eleanor Bishop
Lighting Design - Rachel Marlow for Filament Eleven 11
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International Producer - Fenn Gordon for Tandem
Originally Produced by Helen Sheehan for Zanetti Productions, Executive Producer: Lydia Zanetti
Production Management (2019) - Ruby Reihana-Wilson
Production Management (2021-2023) - Pilot Productions
Technicians - Oliver Hawke, Khalid Parkar
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Hamilton Garden Arts Festival, 27 - 28 February 2019
Kerikeri High School, Upsurge Festival, Bay of Islands, 5 April 2019
James Hargest College, Southland Arts Festival, Invercargill, 2 May 2019
BATS Theatre, Wellington, 28 May - 1 June 2019
Herald Theatre Auckland Live 17 - 22 June 2019
TAHI Festival, BATS Theatre, Wellington, 22 October 2020
Circa Theatre, Wellington, 23 - 27 March 2021
Court Theatre, Christchurch, 18 - 20 May 2021
Te Kuiti Little Theatre, 10 June 2021
Court Theatre, Christchurch, 31 May - 3 June 2022
Herald Theatre, Auckland Live, 14 - 17 June 2022
Carterton Events Centre, 20 June 2022
Circa Theatre, Wellington, 28 June - 1 July, 2022
Auckland Theatre Company, 28 Feb - 1 March 2023
HOTA, Surfers Paradise, 28 - 29 August 2023
Horizon Festival, Sunshine Coast, 1 September 2023
La Boite, Brisbane, 4-6 September 2023
Arts Centre Melbourne, 11-15 September 2023
Reykjavik Arts Festival, Iceland. 2-3 June 2024
Westwind Festival, Essen, Germany. 5-6 June 2024
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Ie Ie Ie - Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru (Wales) 5 Feb - 15 March 2024
SÍ SÍ SÍ - Teatre De L'Aurora (Barcelona) 1-3 March 2024
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Workshop participants and interview subjects: Epsom Girls Grammar School, Papakura High School, Newlands College and Court Theatre Drama classes
Drama Teacher Liaisons: Anna Richardson (EGGS), Anita Imlach (PHS), Jo Matheson (NC) & Rachel Tully (Court)
Videographer: Sacha Stejko, Jack O’Donnell & Alex Hubert
Production Photography: Jinki Cambronero
Commissioned by Auckland Live
Supported by Creative NZ, Boosted & Rape Prevention Education (RPE)