Inspired by the traditions of the Pacific, the guts of physical performance and the crimes of pop-culture, Polytoxic serves up a signature style like no other.
Polytoxic / Artistic overview
Driven by co-directors Lisa Fa’alafi, Fez Faanana and Leah Shelton, Polytoxic has hard-earned their local acclaim and are eagerly forging national and international recognition. The recent increase of company members has upped the ante from three to six iconic performers versed in dance, theatre and circus. The movement and artistry of Polytoxic pays homage to Pacific tradition, Aussie humour, new fangled choreography, delightful theatrics, conceptual costume, slick set design and good ol’ entertainment.
Company information / http://www.polytoxiclovesyou.com/
Since 2000, the company’s work has taken them from traditional huts to the Sydney Opera House, glitzy fashion parades to dusty big-tops, and independent seasons to major festivals. Polytoxic’s Teuila Postcards played to packed houses throughout Australia, including Sydney Opera House (Sydney Comedy Festival), Artshouse Melbourne, Ten Days on the Island Festival Tasmania, and Come Out Festival Adelaide. Other highlights include Queensland tours of children’s work Green Bananas; independent seasons at Adelaide Fringe and Woodford Folk Festivals; and numerous site-specific commissions. International touring includes Wan Smolbag International Arts festival, Vanuatu and Planet IndigenUs Festival, Canada.
