Hoods

It’s Friday, KFC night and the last days 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 Playstation dancing in his head, while Jessie begs him for a game of eye spy. As night closes in, the shopping centre shuts, their mum hasn’t returned and the baby won’t stop crying.

From the creators of Children of the Black Skirt, a highlight of Come Out 2005, comes a contemporary tale of Hansel and Gretel.

This engrossing new work explores the impact of poverty and violence on children, families and community. The work is exquisitely poetic, using episodic narrative, direct address and rhyming word.

Two physical actors, a simple set and filmic music score conjure up the suburban landscape in this tale of survival and solidarity.

“Brilliant, it brought up some great points about poverty, which doesn’t come up all that often. It was acted out really well and I really liked the hoods.” Student (age 15), Cobram Secondary College

For more information contact our Program Manager
Simone Avramidis