Miriama Mc Dowell
Bird Child Part 2
Set in pre-european Aotearoa as an expectant mother and her Iwi make a perilous escape through the forest pursued by the hoariri - the enemy. Audio
Bird Child Part 3
The story, told through the eyes of an unborn child and a Kaka bird is set in pre-european Aotearoa and involves an expectant mother and her Iwi as they flee through the forest and across a mighty awa… Audio
Bird Child Part 1
We are with with an expectant mother, making a life or death escape through the forest, pursued by the hoariri - the enemy. Audio
Bird Child Part 1
We are with with an expectant mother, making a life or death escape through the forest, pursued by the hoariri - the enemy. Audio
Choreographing intimacy in a post-#MeToo era
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new concept both in Aotearoa and across the world. Borne from the #MeToo movement, it’s a way to keep actors and crew safe on film and television sets and in… Audio
Miriama McDowell: Head High TV series normalising diversity
Kiwi drama is returning to our screens with the second series of Head High premiering tonight. Head High is a locally made family drama series about the hopes, dreams and expectations of high school… Audio
Miriama McDowell: A genuine all-rounder on stage and screen
The New Zealand film Coming Home in the Dark is having its World Premiere today at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. It's written by Eli Kent and James Ashcroft and James also directs this story of a… Audio
The busy actor and director Miriama McDowell
When it comes to being a multi-skilled artist, Miriama McDowell ticks a lot of boxes. She's an actor, director and writer for stage and screen. And she's got two big projects on the go over the next… Audio
The things that move Miriama McDowell
Actor, director and writer Miriama McDowell talks about her love of family, her craving for stability and the treasured op-shop chair which connects her to a beloved auntie. Audio
More Like A Boy
Uncle Rob is annoyed that Danielle has left his tools out in the rain again. Audio
Auckland Arts Festival - Miriama McDowell
The Auckland Arts Festival is on between the 8th and 26th of March. One of the plays being prepared for the festival is co-written and co-performed by Miriama McDowell, who is well known to New… Audio
Car Love in Kaikai
Roimata dreams of driving a purple mustang but when she finally does she discovers that not all dreams are sweet ones. Audio
Mushrooms
A woman reflects on her time spent working on a mushroom farm as an eighteen year old. Audio
New Zealand performers entertain festive memories
Life on the road brings with it unexpected circumstances for musician Laughton Kora; stage and screen actor Miriama McDowell tells us how a little gigantic Pukeko got caught in a trap, and DJ Sticky… Audio
Miriama McDowell: NZ Director and Actor
Director of Taki Rua's Nga Pou Wahine at Auckland's Te Ahi Kaa Festival Audio
Koro's Dream by Jacqui Brown
Read by Miriama McDowell.
Koro has recurring dreams of crayfish and takes his family for seafood.
For ages 8-12 years. Audio
