Since first attracting international attention with The Dragons' Trilogy (1985) and his solo show Vinci (1986, both with Théâtre Repère), Canadian theatremaker Robert Lepage has become a controversial figure in contemporary theatre, arousing vociferous support and vitriolic criticism in equal measure, hailed as a theatrical magician or condemned as a gadget-obsessed purveyor of empty spectacle.

The actor turned and walked upstage.

the players see little or nothing of their cards at first starting

Let them not be idle, or misoccupied.