THE MOSTEST COLOUR

A son without a father and a father without a son.

 

The chronicle of the brittle friendship between a Māori boy and his Dutchman-mentor. Their worlds and personalities collide, and a battle for control ensues. It is through moments of grace however that they start to realize that they are in fact both fighting for the same: respect and to be seen for whom they are. To this compelling story an extra layer is added by the performer’s contemplation on his own father, recounted as he browses through his collection of vintage family slides.

 

Captivating. Touching. Thought-provoking. That is how audiences in the Netherlands have characterized The Mostest Colour. This summer, Amsterdam artist Maarten Mourik premiers an English language version of his acclaimed monologue at the Edinburgh Fringe. Greenside’s charming and intimate Olive Studio, just off the Royal Mile, is the perfect venue to experience this powerful piece of narrative theatre.

 

A compelling story and gripping performance.

The Mostest Colour will get under your skin,

and stay there.