Impressions (take two)
Being some brief impressions - I wouldn't call them reviews - of some recently seen performances around town. (I deleted last night's version of this post as I was in a foul mood when I posted it, and figured I might have been a bit too harsh on at least one of the shows I was discussing. On retrospect, it's still crap, but I wanted to be more considered in my condemnation...) Bangarra Dance Theatre: Mathinna The latest work by indigenous dance troupe Bangarra explores the life story of a young Indigenous woman, Mathinna , who was removed from her family at a young age and raised in the household of the Governor of Tasmania. Choreographed by Stephen Page, this production tells her story - a tale of vulnerability and a search for identity - through dance. While featuring a beautiful set and striking lighting design, I found the story itself presented almost too literally; an impression given weight by David Page's score, which lacked shading and subtlety. That said, a mo...