Stage play explores experiences of poll tax immigrants in New Zealand
A new play called Pork and Poll Taxes aims to build empathy for immigrants through examining the poll tax era.
A stage play titled Pork and Poll Taxes is exploring the distress experienced by immigrants during New Zealand's poll tax period. The artists involved hope audiences will gain a deeper sense of empathy and understanding for the immigrants affected by this historical policy.
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‘Still scarily relevant’: Stage play reveals distress of poll tax immigrants
Artists involved in Pork and Poll Taxes hope audiences can take away a deep sense of empathy and understanding for immigrants.