Scar Trees

ABOUT THE SHOW

Garren’s on his BMX. The crappy one. He knows all about what it can do, and its limits. He knows the tracks he doesn’t want to go down. Fightin' an that. He knows there’s other ways. There’s gotta be other ways. Uncle Laurie does his wood carving and runs a men’s group. He’s been off the grog for a while now. They’re all trying to get to Uncle Pat’s funeral. But when they get there, what stories will be told, and what will be left unspoken?
_{Header image by Jacinta Keefe.}
 

ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Bunjil Place Studio
Open to audience members, no registration required.

The 2024 tour is intended for health and community workers who work in First Peoples communities to build understanding and dialogue around First Peoples experiences. Scar Trees unpacks transgenerational trauma and the manifestation of family violence in First Peoples Communities due to the ongoing effects of colonisation. After the show, audiences are invited to engage in a yarning circle to reflect, share and connect with others working within the community and a panel discussion with leaders in the family violence sector.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

- Improved cultural understanding 
- Insight into lived experience and the ongoing impacts of colonisation
- Opportunity to debrief the content and learnings after the show
- During the show and professional development session Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri rooms will be available for First Nations community to use as a safe space.

Creative Team

Adapted from Declan Furber Gillick's original script
Dramaturg: Kamarra Bell-Wykes
Director: Amy Sole
Cast: Kristel-Lee Kickett, Ari Maza-Long and Tahlee Fereday
Producer: Joel Stevens
Social Impact Producer: Laura Harris
Community Coordinator: Della Bedford

Content Warning: This production deals with heavy themes that relate to experiences with out of home care, family violence, alcohol and other drugs, and the impacts of colonisation.  It contains coarse language.

Scar Trees is suitable for ages 18+

For Aboriginal controlled health organisations and mainstream organisations wanting to attend Scar Trees, please contact the box office to purchase your tickets.  

We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to attend the show. You can purchase your MobTix via the booking link.