Theatre Company: Auckland Theatre Company
Writer: Sia Figiel, adapted for the stage by Dave Armstrong
Director: Colin McColl, David Fane
Actors: Robbie Magasiva, Goretti Chadwick, Pua Magasiva, Anapela Polatiavao, Joy Vaele
Location: Concert Chamber (Town Hall)

Synopsis (From Silo website):

Alofa, Lili and Moa are typical teenage girls. They tease the local boys, misbehave at school and worship Charlie’s Angels. But there is a darker side to Alofa’s life, as she struggles to win the acceptance of her unforgiving family.

As the young Alofa Filiga navigates the mores and restrictions of village life,she begins to come to terms with her own changing identity and the price she must pay for it

Thoughts on this Production:

Amazing! Brilliant! Superb!

It did take a while for the different ideas being presented to gel but, once we were given the thread of a storyline to hold on to I was entranced. The main story kept my interest while being blown away by the unique way in which it was told - complete with an incredibly versatile set, excellent singing and the most inventive use of Jandals ever! The cast were exceptional - especially the lead - Joy Vaele. The speech towards the end of the play, talking about how the Samoan people die a little more with the adoption of each new bit of “Western” culture, was particularly memorable.