Code of Conduct
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An award-winning new play that's both deeply personal and ripped-from-the-headlines
Synopsis
Paul is the new teacher on staff, and he’s expected to play by the rules – he’s signed the Code of Conduct after all. But everyone at the school has their own way of playing the game, including a student questioning their identity, and another teacher who keeps his cards close to his chest. When boundaries in and out of the classroom are crossed, relationships and identities within the school are set to explode, leaving it one wrong move away from making the papers. ‘Code of Conduct’ is a bold and thrilling new play that doesn’t shy away from asking the big questions about workplace discrimination, queer solidarity and intergenerational responsibility. In this fresh new work, Rory Godbold continues his political engagement by lighting a match to the intersection of education, identity and politics. Visionary director Mark Wilson brings his bold, immediate and arresting style to the production.
Short Reviews
Stage Whispers
Stage Whispers
My Melbourne Arts
Technical Information
Audio
- Standard theatre PA
Staging
- Simple office style set (carpet, coffer tables, chairs). Banners that hand from lighting grid.
Transport Notes
- Vehicles required for the tour are 1-tonne van and 8-seater people mover. The set/production can travel by plane.
Audience & Marketing Notes
‘Code of Conduct’ provides audiences with the chance to engage in a meaningful current issues production that instigates and advances conversation around religious discrimination and its impact on individuals and our society. As the show the show looks at external and internal homophobia in schools and workplaces, key audiences include the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters, parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ youth, teachers and school support staff.
Selling Points
- Focus on LGBTQIA+ issues
- Enables LGBTQIA+ community growth, engagement and discussion
- Good for VCE Theatre Studies students
- Majority queer creative team
- New Australian responsive work
Community Engagement
- Workshops for VCE Theatre Studies
- Community forum with cast and cultural consultant of the show on LGBTQIA+ issues
- Educator kits
- Master class on writing about identity
Content Warning
Details
Genre
Audience
Venue Format
Proscenium Arch, Black Box
Duration
70 Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
31/12/2024
Budget & Fees
What are these? Find out more.In Development - work which will be produced and premiered in time for touring during 2022/2023. Please contact the Producer directly for Budgets and Fees.
