The Kid
In the blazing heat of the Australian outback, a stolen van hurtles towards Sydney. Inside three unstable teens from the country, Snake, Aspro, and Dean, plan their future after collecting Aspro's accident compo from the Department.
Joined by Donald, a gay opera fanatic desperate for a change of scene, they travel to the city to chase their new lives.
As bushfires consume the world around them they meet Desiree, the young girl living downstairs, who has apocalyptic predictions.
The heat rises, and Twilight approaches...
The Flinders University Drama Centre students proudly present the play that launched Michael Gow's playwrighting career. With all the pain, humor, and passion found within.
Presented by: Flinders Drama Centre
Flinders University Drama Centre is one of Australia’s most respected training and research hubs for actors, directors, and theatre-makers. Established in 1971, it has produced generations of influential artists who have helped define Australian performance culture. The Drama Centre offers intensive studio-based training that blends creative practice with critical inquiry, encouraging students to take artistic risks and work collaboratively across disciplines. Each year, students present fully realised public productions in professional conditions, developing the skills, adaptability, and creative intelligence required for today’s theatre, screen, and emerging performance industries.
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1 Venue
Dance Studio at Flinders University Drama Centre
Humanities Rd, Bedford Park, Kaurna
- Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
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