Reviews
“Page invokes the spirit of the land and lets it be a place of timeless respite and redemption” The Australian, 2 June 2008
“The theatrical strength of the dance and its ideas make Mathinna a benchmark in Bangarra’s repertoire” Sydney Morning Herald, 24 July 2008
“Stephen Page created powerful visual images, drawing on colour & light for impact” Sunday Telegraph, 23 August 2008
“The dancers performed with polished precision” Sun Herald, 23 August 2008
“A bright and very interesting work that presents a complicated and emotional story with sensitivity” Daily Telegraph, 24 July 2008
“Dream team’s dance of power” Sunday Hearld Sun, 25 May 2008
“If you get one night at the theatre, see this show Mathinna. If you get two nights, see it again” The Age, 26 May 2008
“Mathinna is rich with genuine emotion and vivid, poetic imagery” Dance Australia, August/September 2008
“Patrick Thaiday was captivating as always – lithe, agile, the smallest movements brilliantly articulated and controlled” Dance Australia, Aug/Sep 2008
“Bangarra’s Mathinna is one of their best works yet” Australian Stage Online, 1 June 2008
“…heartbreaking tale, powerfully danced” Mosman Daily, 14 August 2008
“Mathinna – which can be called dance & theatre at its most historical and beautiful” Time Off, 7 June 2008
“… Elma Kris in the pivotal role as Mathinna impresses with her strong presence and expressive technique” Canberra City News, 26 June 2008
“…..A stunning piece of dance theatre. I have never seen a narrative line delivered in a piece of dance with clarity and vision as this” Inside Out Australia, 23 Aug 2008