Hoods presented by Barking Gecko Arts

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 with no intervals

Content warnings: This performance contains references to domestic violence, self-harm, alcohol, and tobacco use, as well as coarse language, flashing lights, loud noises, and theatrical haze.

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