Windmill Theatre's: School Dance
In this new comedy by Windmill Theatre, nerds rule.
A sell-out when it premiered at the Adelaide Festival in 2012 and a Ruby Award winner for best drama, School Dance mashes together some '80s gold (BMX heroics, Smurfs and power ballads) to create some gloriously goofy and - for those of us with long memories - achingly real comedy.
Set in the special kind of hell that is the school dance, it follows three awkward teens, Matthew, Luke and Jonathan, on their hormone-fuelled quest for social acceptability. They’re on a mission, but they are losers.
This is a highly personal work that, just like its central protagonists, is funny, sad, scary, weird, really stupid, endearing and repulsive.
Directed by Rosemary Myers, the show stars writer Matthew Whittet, designer Jonathon Oxlade and composer Luke Smiles and draws inspiration from the 1980s teen angst films of John Hughes to create a nostalgic and boisterous theatrical gem.
This is one for the dorks, the misfits and the wannabe rock gods.
Duration: 80mins
Image by Shane Reid
This event is recommended for people aged 14 years and older due to some coarse language.
“Open-hearted and quick on its feet, School Dance is a Festival hit.” - The Australian
“Tons of tongue-in-cheek humour, Whittet also explores the fears, frustrations and feelings of invisibility that shadow teens.” - Adelaide Theatre Guide
“Simply wonderful in all aspects” - Adelaide Theatre Guide
Writer: Matthew Whittet
Director: Rosemary Myers
Designer: Jonathon Oxlade
Lighting: Richard Vabre
Animation: Chris More
Movement: Gabrielle Nankivell
Original Soundtrack: Luke Smiles – motion laboratories
Starring: Amber McMahon, Jonathon Oxlade, Luke Smiles and Matthew Whittet
Prices start at $28.50
Event Details
Date:
31 July - 3 August 2013
Time: Varies
Where is it?
Brisbane Powerhouse, Powerhouse Theatre
119 Lamington Street, [by the river next to New Farm Park]
New Farm, 4005
QLD
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