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From the creators of Children of the Black Skirt comes a contemporary tale of Hansel and Gretel.
Synopsis
JESSIE: Wish I was a Barbie Princess wish I was.
From the creators of Children of the Black Skirt comes a contemporary tale of Hansel and Gretel as told by two Hoods. Two Hoods ride the train each night to a wrecking yard on the outskirts of the city. Here, in this cemetery of stories, they are storytellers with the power to fast forward, pause and rewind. Tonight, they tell the story of three kids left in a car. It’s Friday, KFC night and the last day of school before Christmas. Kyle, Jessie and baby brother Troy are waiting in the car for their Mum. Kyle broods in the front seat with visions of X box dancing in his head while Jessie begs him for a game of eye spy. As night closes in, the shopping centre shuts down, their Mum still hasn’t come back and the baby just won’t stop crying. Exploring issues of poverty and family violence, Hoods is a suburban tale of survival and solidarity against the odds.
Two physical actors, a simple set and a filmic music score combine to conjure up the suburban landscape of this tale of survival and solidarity against the odds.
SEASONS
Teacher response to the performance
"This is an absolutely stunning piece of theatre - everything about it was brilliant - 80 year 8's did not move for 1 hour!" Geelong Grammar , Victoria
" Emotionally exhausting. thought provoking and clever. I felt the need to go home and hug my children. The sound effects really added to the performance.The actors were amazing". Lake Bolac College, Victoria
"Many students were fascinated by the acting and theatrical techniques used in this show. They will certainly be encouraged to experiment in their own productions". Emerald Secondary College, Victoria
Article The Australian on the Sydney Opera House, House Ed Program
Creative Team Writer: Angela Betzien Designer: Jonathon Oxlade
Cast Chris Sommers
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