Actor breaks down labels in powerful solo show ‘Big J Stylez

Auckland Live presents
Big J Stylez
by Everybody Cool Lives Here

Fresh from an award-winning season at the NZ Fringe Festival, Auckland Live is proud to announce Jacob Dombroski’s (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou) debut solo work, Big J Stylezwill play in Auckland for the first time at the Herald Theatre 4-7 July as part of the Matariki Festival.

Fuelled by his passion for music, dance and acting, Big J Stylez lays out Jacob’s story of being born with Down syndrome and perceived as ‘different’. Overcoming bullying and experiencing violence, Jacob has left the challenges of the past behind to live the life hewants to live. His performance is one like no other you will see this year; honest, vulnerable, brave and profoundly moving.

“Jacob’s energy is like no other. His charisma and voice makes him an unstoppable force on stage,” says director Rose Kirkup. “He has come a long way in his performing. We are thrilled to share this next step in his mahi.”

“It was engaging and held me riveted throughout the piece. It was a work that reminded me what a celebration and powerful force theatre can be” – Apirana Taylor

Devised in 2016, Big J Stylez has already won a number of awards including The NZ Fringe Grand Design Award; Most Promising Emerging Artist (Highly Commended); Best Directed Chaos (Highly Commended) and Best of Fringe (Nominated).

Big J Stylez is produced by Wellington based theatre company Everybody Cool Lives Here and the show is directed by Rose Kirkup (best-known for her one-woman show I am Tasha Fierce). Rowan Pierce, (AV designer for World of Wearable Art) is the show’s designer.

Everybody Cool Lives Here is a multi-award winning company which aims to bring the marginalised to the fore through the arts. They wish to connect and empower artists and individuals on the fringes in a process to create unforgettable theatre that promotes acceptance and smashes perceptions.

Big J Stylez will play the Herald Theatre from July 4 – 7 with tickets on sale at midday, 22 May at aucklandlive.co.nz/show/big-j-stylez

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