Extra Curricular
Teachers are overworked and underpaid, with a high burnout rate and a mandatory caffeine addiction. Marking, reports, parent-teacher interviews, Professional Development hours, performance standards and relief lessons in Year 9 PE... Why would anybody do it? For the love of learning? For the holidays? Or perhaps just for the comedy-cabaret fodder.
From the award-winning creative team behind 'Endo Days' (★★★★★ Glam Adelaide, ★★★★1/2 The Advertiser, Fringe Weekly Award: Best Cabaret), 'Extra Curricular' pops the cork on the teaching profession. A show by teachers, for teachers, or anyone who has ever sat in a classroom. Attendance will count towards compulsory PD hours*.
*may not actually count towards PD hours
Presented by: Expressions Media
Expressions Media is a collaboration between Matthew Trainor and Libby Parker Trainor. Matthew first performed in the Adelaide Fringe in 2002 and has been involved in performances at every iteration of the festival since then, while Libby's Fringe involvement goes back to 2004. They have worked together on shows since 2013, with highlights including 'Endo Days', 'The Vinyl Club', 'Box Set Blues' and 'Something Borrowed, Something Blues'. For 2023 Fringe, Expressions Media will also be managing the venue, Prompt Creative Centre.