Hoods
From the creators of 'Children of the Black Skirt' comes a contemporary tale of Hansel & Gretel
Each night two hoods ride a train 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.
Rewind. 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. As night approaches, the car park takes on a dark and sinister aspect, filled with strange and unfamiliar characters. The shopping centre closes, Mum still hasn’t returned, 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.
This work was originally produced by Barking Gecko Arts in 2009.
Performance information
Run time: 60 minutes
Content warnings: Contains references to domestic violence, self-harm, and alcohol consumption and smoking/tobacco products
School performances:
- Tuesday 20 May 2025, 6:30 pm
- Thursday 22 May 2025, 6:30 pm
For more information on school bookings, please click here or email school.bookings@barkinggecko.com.au
| CAST | Joshua Everett as Kyle Natasha Pearson as Jessie |
| PLAYWRIGHT | Angela Betzien |
| DIRECTOR | Andrea Gibbs |
| SET & COSTUME DESIGNER | Sam Knox |
| LIGHTING DESIGNER | Peter Young |
| COMPOSER/SOUND DESIGNER | Tim Collins |
Woodside Arts Access Initiative
INSPIRE Schools Partners
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Government Partner
Event and ticketing details
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Dates & Times
| General Public | Friday, 23 May 2025 - 6:30 pm |
| School Performances | Tuesday, 20 May 2025, Thursday 22 May 2025 - 6:30 pm |
Tickets
| Adult | $28.00 |
| Full-time Students | $26.00 |
| Groups (+6) | $26.00 - For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9291 or email groups@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au |
| School groups (+10) | $16.00 - For school group bookings phone (08) 6184 4905 or email school.bookings@barkinggecko.com.au |