This is a thoughtful, well-wrought play that is bound to challenge,
dabbling as it does in minefields which inevitably stir passions,
suspicions, anger, fear, guilt, and most of all, doubt.
This experimental and high energy excursion into early 21st
century “popera” makes good theatre, but I can’t see it enjoying the
longevity of its generic predecessors.
Varekai opens with an explosion of colourful creatures preening
and playing in a mythical surround. It’s a world to which we are
convincingly transported for the next couple of hours.
Three plays, three authors and three directors: a worthwhile attempt to
encourage young directors by the State Theatre Company, and a worthy
celebration of the company’s 35th birthday