2024

I LOVE YOU G

Long-time Massive company members Dominic Ona-Ariki, Neil Amituanai and Beulah Koale met while creating and performing with Massive over 15 years ago. They have been best mates ever since.

But what happens when their friendship fractures and they need to work out how to put it back together? When ignoring it stops working, Neil, Beulah and Dom have to work out how to fix their friendship or walk away.

Full of trademark Massive cheek, humour, grit and a whole lot of heart, I LOVE YOU G is a gutsy and at times uncomfortable love letter to brotherhood - a joyous invitation to ‘soften the f**k up.’

Cast

Neil Amituanai

Beulah Koale

Dominic Ona-Ariki

When & Where

Te Pou Theatre (Henderson, Auckland)

7.30pm | 1-11 May, 2024

Creative Team

DirectorScotty Cotter
DirectorSam Scott
Lighting DesignJane Hakaraia
Costume and Set DesignLauren Millar
Sound DesignHarmony Hogarth

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Reviews of I LOVE YOU G

Ultimately, I Love You G is a testament to the enduring power of human connection. Through its heartfelt storytelling, impeccable performances, and thought-provoking themes, it leaves a lasting impression that resonates long after the final curtain falls. It’s a theatrical experience that celebrates the beauty of friendship, the strength of love and the courage to embrace our true selves.

GM

Genevieve McClean (Theatreview)
2 May 2024

...a heartfelt story of truthful reveal that Massive Theatre Company is famous for and a skill that Director Sam Scott has perfected over her years... Her generous practice as an arts leader means she has seen the growth of many of our industry's great theatre makers, Sam’s co-director Scotty Cotter included. It is impressive to watch a work so obviously guided and shaped by an outside eye, yet the voice of the directors does not overshadow the work. This is an example of truly skilled professionals executing their work with surgical precision.

TT

Tainui Tukiwaho (Theatreview)

2 May 2024

"An emotive masterpiece. Truly an outstanding performance of seismic vulnerability. A true testament to everything beautiful about theatre and friendship. "

"It was amazing, so powerful. Made me cry a couple of times and now I’m questioning my own choices to let friends drift away."

"Speaks to all the audience. Love to see our tane embrace the vulnerability of relationships with our Day Ones."

AF

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