Now you've learnt more about the themes and inspirations for the work, have a go at investigating the questions below.
- One of the inspirations for the work was Isaiah 54:17 “There shall be no weapon fashioned against us that shall succeed”. What do you think this verse means? How was this explored in Mea Tau?
- Throughout the performance the dancers put themselves into the role of weapons and objects. What movements, performance techniques, and qualities did they use to portray this?
- Mea Tau contained many messages coded into the work. What were some of the ways messages and words were hidden? What messages did you notice?
- What moments in the performance felt fun, funny, or light? What moments felt serious, darker, or heavy? What happened to create a shift in mood?