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
The story traces a day in the life of Cat in her backyard and shows the trials and excitement living with the other creatures there; the butterflies, a caterpillar, frog, dog, chicken, mouse, birds and fish.