“This work explores incredibly important aspects of Australian history and is rapidly becoming cult viewing for young audiences across Australia through its schools touring and mainstage exposure. Don’t miss this opportunity for your students to experience an exceptionally well written play with a high national profile performed in their own school.”
Come Out Festival Director Sally Chance
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In a mythical, timeless Australian orphanage, two children, Min and Maude, tell terrible tales of other poor lost children to escape the reality of their own lives. But they must always be wary of The Black Skirt, the cruel Governess, who floats up and down the dormitory corridors, dangerously wielding her enormous scissors.
This work delves into the history of Australia through the eyes of children: from convict times, to early white occupation; to the vast era of the Stolen Generation to World War Two and beyond. The play explores how society’s treatment of its young people, in particular its Indigenous children, reflects our fears and anxieties as a nation, as well as exploring the changing experiences of children throughout Australian history.
For further information, please call Natasha Phillips, Come Out Touring Co-ordinator, on
08 8267 5766 or email touring@comeout.on.net
| VENUE | Metropolitan and Regional South Australian Secondary Schools |
|---|---|
| DURATION | 50 minutes |
| REGIONAL TOURING DATES & PRICES |
Week 5: Mon 28 Feb - Fri 4 Mar: 9 shows available. Week 7: Mon 14 - Fri 18 Mar: 9 shows available. Prices: $5 (Min 180) |
| METRO TOURING DATES & PRICES |
Week 6: Mon 7 - Fri 11 Mar: 10 shows available. Prices: $6.50 ($5 Dis) Min 180 |
| ARTISTS | Writer: Angela Betzien, Director: Leticia Caceres, Composer: Pete Goodwin, Designer: Tanja Beer, Real TV Artistic Directors: Angela Betzien, Leticia Caceres and Pete Goodwin, Artist: Jodie Levesconte, Louise Brehmer, Fiona Doyle. |