27 years after the Naked Samoans' debut comedy fest appearance, best mates Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Mario Gaoa, Shimpal Lelisi, Robbie Magasiva and Iaheto Ah Hi find the temptation of their first love, theatre, too powerful to resist. The Last Temptation of the Naked Samoans is a fresh new show from the legendary troupe who launched a new era of popular culture in Aotearoa with iconic taonga like the sitcom bro'Town and the Sione's Wedding movies..
Over the past three decades, the Naked Samoans have voiced Disney characters, broken cinema box-office records, become international stars, documented contemporary Pacific life on stage and screen, become elected representatives and received impressive acronyms like ONZM.
But the pull of the Naked Samoans remains stronger than anything, and a miracle of scheduling sees the six friends reunite for the first time in a decade – and possibly their last-ever show. This is the Nakeds' first time back on stage since 2018. Could it also be their last supper? Maybe. Will their friendship survive their return to live comedy? Probably.
"I can’t wait to see them!” - Joe Daymond “If it wasn’t for the Naked Samoans, I wouldn’t have clothes.” -Beulah Koale (TINĀ, Hawaii Five-O)Key Date
- 8:00pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025
Creative Team
- Written, directed and performed by: Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa, Iaheto Ah Hi, Robbie Magasiva
- Produced by: Gemma Gracewood;
- Executive Producers: David Steele and Jade Putt; Naked Samoans
- Lighting Design: Jennifer Lal
- Music: LEAO
- Photography: Renee Bevan
- Stage Manager: Chiara Niccolini
- Choreographer:Leki Jackson-Bourke
- Vocal Coach: Malcolm Lakatani
Awards
- NZ Television Legend Award 2023
- Senior Pacific Artist Award 2016
- Arts Foundation Laureate Award 2006
- Best Comedy, NZ Screen Awards 2005, 2006 and 2007
- Bruce Mason Playwriting Award 1998
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PRICE
$35 - $50 (plus service fees)
BOOK TICKETSLOCATION: Rangatira, Q Theatre
RUNNING TIME: 60 mins, No interval
Audience Warning: This show could contain strong language, comic violence, irreverent themes, traces of nuts, dubious pronunciation and illegible English.
Presented by:
Naked Samoans
A co-production with NZ Comedy Trust
Supported by:
Heimsath Alexander
MGI+More
With thanks to MOQ1
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