“Rob Sowinski’s design makes extensive use of plastic sheeting, with black plastic creating dark backgrounds and clear plastic used for a hazy effect. Excellent use is made of the Chapel off Chapel performance space, with a raised stage on four sides creating an orchestra pit in the centre flanked by tall scaffolding poles. ... Lighting his own set, Sowinski adds significantly to the ominous air. Always drawing the eye to the action, Sowinski illuminates faces sufficiently despite the shadowy effect overall. ”
SImon Parris, Theatre People
“Rob Sowinski’s clever set of black plastic and dark decking places the orchestra in a sort of conversation pit, around which the action takes place - a reflection, maybe, of the opera’s insular location.”
Michael Schmith, The Age/SMH