April's Fool

The Arts Centre Gold Coast in association with Empire Theatres Pty Ltd presents 
April’s Fool 
By David Barton 

A true story of love, family, strength and the choices we make.

In April 2009, two weeks short of his nineteenth birthday, Toowoomba teenager Kristjan Terauds died due to complications from illicit drug use.

Inspired by ‘April’s Fool’, an account of his son’s death by Kristjan’s father, the Empire Theatre commissioned award-winning playwright, David Burton to bring this story to the stage.

Using the words of Kristjan’s friends and family interviewed over many months, the result is a powerful mix of sadness, loss and ultimately love, laced with humour.

April's Fool promises to be a thought-provoking and ultimately optimistic reflection on how we all live our lives. Young people, parents, teachers, youth workers and theatre critics universally praised April's Fool for its ability to engage them in this story, gently sharing with its audience and at no time seeking to lecture or preach.

The result is a theatre experience that reflects Kristjan himself – loving, warm, generous, open, honourable, gentle, complex and provocative. This piece is not just a performance to be enjoyed by drama students, this performance is critical for all students and their parents to fully understand and appreciate the consequences of drug use. 

Year Level Suitability Grade 8 – 12 (drug references and mild coarse language)
Curriculum Areas English, Drama, Social Awareness
Themes Drug / Alcohol (ab)use, Responsibility, Rebellion, Friendship, Family
Art Form Drama
Duration 80mins (no interval)

Cost :
Adult: $40.00
Pensioner: $35
Seniors: $35.00
Students: $25.00
Groups (6+ Students Price): $20.00
Groups (6+ Adult Price): $35.00
Subscription Price: $32.00 (4 Pack), $30.00 (8 Pack), $28.00 (12 Pack)
Friends: $34.00

Teachers Kit Available upon booking
*One free teacher or guardian per ten students (additional guardians at student group price)

Click here to read the Courier Mail's U on Sunday interview with April's Fool playwright Daivd Burton.

  
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This production is part of The Arts Centre Gold Coast 2012 De Bortoli Subscription Season