Pick of the Fringe: Opportunity for Poly-Zygotic

Click to enlarge

Downstage Theatre - Media Release

Released 15/04/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An unexpected opportunity for Poly-Zygotic

Following the withdrawal of one of the original shows for Pick of the Fringe, Poly-Zygotic have seized the opportunity to fill the 6pm slot and work with acclaimed Samoan Actor and Director Nathaniel Lees to fine tune their show.

Following a successful season at Bats during the NZ Fringe Festival, the chance to perform at Pick of the Fringe at Downstage was an unexpected opportunity for Poly-Zygotic collaborator Asalemo Tofete. “We see this as a great chance for our work to live again, and of course we weren't going to say no!”

Pick of the Fringe is not just a chance for Poly-Zygotic to be seen by a wider audience, it has also presented the opportunity for the cast and crew to work with acclaimed Samoan Actor and Director Nathaniel Lees (Sione’s Wedding) to fine tune and refine the show. Said Asalemo: “We're looking forward to developing this piece. Nathaniel Lees is familiar with the world our play comes from and his experience will be invaluable in helping us adapt it onto a bigger stage”

Poly-Zygotic is the story of Samoan triplets preparing for their annual Lotu a Tamaiti (White Sunday), an annual celebration for the young which can either be the highlight of the year or a nightmare dreaded by all. The three triplets, played by Tupe Lualua, Taofi Mose-Tuiloma and Asalemo Tofete, all struggle to define their own personality in a family packed with rules and tradition.

Poly-Zygotic is part of Pick of the Fringe, running from 29 April till 7 May. More information can be found on Downstage’s website www.downstage.co.nz or at the Facebook group “Pick of the Fringe”. Ticket Prices for each show range from $25 for a full price ticket to $20 for students and Fringe Addict Card holders; a season pass for all three shows is only $60. For bookings call the Downstage box office on (04) 801 6946 or visit www.downstage.co.nz/book

ENDS

© Scoop Media