Naked Samoans reunite for tsunami appeal

The Naked Samoans are coming out of retirement for a special one-off performance of their ‘Go Home’ show to raise money for those affected by the recent tsunami in Samoa.

The theatre troupe, who have not performed together in almost two years, all have friends and family who have been seriously affected by the devastation in Samoa.

The Naked Samoans consists of performers David Fane (bro’Town, Outrageous Fortune, Diplomatic Immunity) Robbie Magasiva (Shortland Street, Sione’s Wedding, The Tattooist), Oscar Kightley (bro’Town, Sione’s Wedding, Arts laureate; NZOM), Mario Gaoa (bro’Town, Diplomatic Immunity, Sione’s Wedding), Shimpal Lelisi (bro’Town, Sione’s Wedding, Tagata Pasifika) and Jerome Leota.

They will reunite for their one-off show on Saturday, 7th November at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE.

Coming out of hibernation to perform this show is their way of giving people one last chance to witness the comic genius of the Naked Samoans, while at the same time, raising money for those affected by the disaster. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to the Oxfam Tsunami Appeal.

“We’ve decided to put our differences aside, and come together for this cause,” says Magasiva. “We all know people who have been affected by the disaster in Samoa, so this is a way for us to help out. It’s one night only, so come and check it out.”

Based on a true story, but mostly lies, Naked Samoans Go Home features the crazy array of characters and brilliant physical comedy that have become the trademarks of The Naked Samoans.

Travelling from a hot Samoan tourist resort to that other Pacific hotspot - their Auntie's house in South Auckland - Naked Samoans Go Home finds Sione moving from Samoa to New Zealand to follow a promising rugby career, and desperate to buy his five brothers their ticket to "paradise".