Former Canberran PETER BROWN, now a professor at the University of French Polynesia, has been following the Heiva i Tahiti cultural festival in Papeete and sees a link with the recent Gauguin launch at the National Gallery of Australia.
"Judged against the sophistication of current indigenous theatre, The Sunshine Club now seems naïve and even amateurish. However, it is that very naivety that makes this production so appealing," writes reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
"The Oriana Chorale presented an hour and a quarter of, with one exception, contemporary vocal music full of surprises and delights," writes reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.
"The production of Mary Stuart provides an opportunity to experience something of the very essence of power play and how it makes for exciting and challenging theatre," says reviewer JOE WOODWARD.