Poly-Zygotic gets Pick of the Fringe

Poly-Zygotic gets Pick of the Fringe

...an enjoyable way to spend an hour...
Lynn Freeman, Capital Times

...All three performers are skillful and totally engaging...it is enjoyable for the talent of its actors and the energetic gusto of its humour...
Melody Nixon, Theatreview

...The play is fun and the audience enjoyed themselves immensely...
Helen Sims, The Lumiere Reader

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 opens Wednesday 29th April and runs till 7th May.
More information can be found on Downstage’s website www.downstage.co.nz or at the Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=86683564552&ref=ts
Book Now on(04) 801 6946 or visit www.downstage.conz/book
We'd love to see you there x

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