Hoods |
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From the creators of Children of the Black Skirt comes a contemporary tale of Hansel and Gretel.
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Synopsis:
From the creators of Children of the Black Skirt comes a contemporary tale of Hansel and Gretel as told by two Hoods.
The two Hoods ride the trains 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.
Its 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 Sony Playstation 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 won’t stop crying. Exploring issues of poverty and family violence, Hoods is a suburban tale of survival and solidarity against the odds.
SEASONS: Sydney Opera House presents Brisbane Powerhouse Regional Arts Victoria ASSITEJ International Festival, Adelaide
“The devices of pause, rewind, replay and special feature, speak directly to a DVD generation... fiercely intelligent...”
Teachers response to the performance:
"Can I just say how moved I was by the performance of Hoods. Many of my students are from extreme circumstances, whether these be through migration or poverty, and to see a piece which dealt so strongly with the issues of vulnerability and human rights/childrens’ rights was upsetting and inspiring at the same time." Footscray City College, 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
BOOKINGS: For Adelaide: ASSITEJ World Congress
Creative Team: Writer: Angela Betzien Designer: Jonathon Oxlade Cast: Chris Sommers
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