2025 School Season Performances: HOODS

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 familiar characters. The shopping centre closes, Mum still hasn't returned, and the baby won't stop crying. 

HOODS is an exceptional show for teenage audiences, especially relevant to those studying English and Theatre. It vividly illustrates key elements of Poor Theatre, omniscient narration, physical theatre, and seamless character transitions, all within a dynamic and impactful production. HOODS uses the child's point of view to bring perspective and moments of lightness in a narrative that deals with poverty, domestic violence, self-harm and social responsibility. Its also recommended as a Year 11 ATAR Drama text. 

This work was originally produced by Barking Gecko Arts in 2009.

Audience: Secondary Years 9-12

Venues & Dates:

• Subiaco Arts Centre
  Monday, 19 May - Friday, 23 May (Term 2, Week 4)
• Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Thornlie
  Tuesday, 27 May - Friday, 30 May (Term 2, Week 5)
• Koorliny Arts Centre
  Wednesday, 4 June - Friday, 6 June (Term 2, Week 6)
• Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre
  Tuesday, 10 June - Friday, 13 June (Term 2, Week 7)
• Red Earth Arts Precinct, Karratha
  Thursday, 19 June (Term 2, Week 8)
• Esperance Civic Centre
  Wednesday, 25 June (Term 2, Week 9)

Performance Times:
Will vary: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm. 
Please check the booking form for times by venue. 

Standard Bookings:
Ticket Prices: 
$16 per student
Complimentary staff/supervisor (1:10)
Additional adults at student prices (maximum numbers may apply)

Duration: 60 minutes

Themes & Concepts: Poverty, domestic violence and neglect

Content warnings: References to domestic violence and self-harm

To Book:
Our Art of Play - Schools Guide was emailed to all metropolitan schools though public-facing email addresses in early November 2024. Alternatively, please click here to download a HOODS Booking Request Form.

You can also complete an online HOODS Booking Request Form here. 

Booking Confirmation:
Ticket Allocations will be made in order of receipt, with confirmations sent from the week commencing Monday, 17 March 2025, or earlier where possible.

For any queries please email school.bookings@barkinggecko.com.au