The wonderful Arts On Tour producer Steve Thomas asked we create an opportunity for discussion following the performance. The response has been quite shocking in that people have been very affected by a number of facets.

In my play Te Tupua—The Goblin, I draw on conventions and inspirations from my 50 years of performing, teaching, writing, and directing for theatre. Ever since my initial trip to Kyoto, Japan in 1984 to study Noh Theatre, the world's oldest theatre genre, Noh has played a significant role in my storytelling and theatre-making endeavours.