Naked Samoans launched a new era of popular culture in Aotearoa with comedic taonga like bro’Town and the Sione’s Wedding movies. Over the past three decades the members of the iconic comedy troupe have voiced Disney characters, broken cinema box-office records, become international stars, documented contemporary Pacific life on stage and screen, and had impressive acronyms like ONZM and MNZM bestowed upon them.
Now, 27 years after the Naked Samoans’ first 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. Will their friendship survive the lure of live comedy? Probably.
The Last Temptation of the Naked Samoans serves up a fresh helping of the group’s wild chemistry, edgy social satire and daft physicality in a one-hour dark comedy about denial, miracles and community service. This is the Nakeds’ first live show since 2018. Could it also be their last supper?
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
