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SAUNIGA

Samoan Proverb: ‘E sui faiga ae tumaufa’avae.’ Translation: The form changes, but the underlying principles remain.
Thu 10 Jul - Sat 12 Jul
Thu 10 Jul
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Sat 12 Jul

SAUNIGA is a cultural ceremony that explores the majestic world of our earliest ancestors: the animals from the land, sky and ocean.

Samoan Proverb: ‘E sui faiga ae tumaufa’avae.’

Translation: The form changes, but the underlying principles remain.

SAUNIGA (Ceremony) explores the majestic world of our earliest ancestors: the animals from the land, sky and ocean–recalling the sacred connections between Aitu (Spirits) of the old world and the lives of their Samoan descendants. This live activation brings together dance, chanting and ceremony.

Seeking out playful discoveries and posing curious reflections on our relationship with animals and the environment, SAUNIGA is told through a Samoan world view.

Created by FAFSWAG director Pati Tyrell, this cultural activation features Pati Tyrell, Jaycee Tanuvasa and Peni Fakaua.

SAUNIGA was developed with support from Asia TOPA and Creative New Zealand.

This event is part of FALE SĀ / SACRED HOUSE. Explore the full programme here.

 

Thu 10 Jul, 19:30

Fri 11 Jul, 19:30

Sat 12 Jul, 14:30

Age guidance: Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running  time appx. 60mins

Warnings: Some haze and flashing lights

Tickets: £28

Limited availability of £14 ticket – First come first serve basis.

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Credits

Commissioned and Produced by Factory International and HOME. SAUNIGA (cultural ceremony) was developed with support from Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne.

CREATIVE TEAM 

Creative Director Apulu Pati Tyrell

Lighting Designer  Joshie Harriette 

Fa’afouga Pese Siliga Sani Muliaumaseali’i  

Sound Designer and Composer Grayson Gilmour 

Wardrobe and Production Design FAFSWAG Arts Collective 

Writing Grace Iwashita-Taylor – Upu Artist

CAST

Performers 

Peni Fakaua

Jaycee Tanuvasa 

Apulu Pati Tyrell 

Soprano 1 

Aivale Cole

Soprano 2 

Agness Nyama 

Male Voice

Siliga Sani Muliaumaseali'i 

PRODUCTION 

Factory International: 

Factory International 

Production Manager Misha Benjamin 

Stage Manager Emilia Stoddart

Lighting Operator Joshie Harriette

Sound Operator Grayson Gilmore

Costume Supervisor Lucy Woodcock

Costume Assistants: Nikki Wragg; Kathryn Ogden; Rebecca Parkes; Olivia Gallamore 

3D Printing Paul Moore 

Head of Production MIF25 Hannah Blamire

HOME: 

Lighting, Sound and Video Technician Georgia Nield 

Costume Supervisor Lucy Woodcock

Wardrobe Technician Nikki Wragg 

Head of Technical Theatre and Film Pete Ellis 

Producing 

FAFSWAG 

Producers Tanu Gago and Elyssia Wilson-Heti 

Factory International:

Creative Director Low Kee Hong

Executive Producer Ruhi Jhunjhunwala

Producer Philippa Neels

Assistant Producer Rosa Beuzeval

HOME:

Chief Executive  Karen O'Neill 

Creative Producer: Visual Art Clarissa Corfe

Visual Art Coordinator  Claire McIntyre

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