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The Desert Bard

An immersive tale of steampunk nightmares and wide-open dreams.

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Two boys lean out of a rusted and derelict car, looking to camera.
Two boys in a junk yard, filled with burnt out cars. One looks at camera in the foreground whilst the other jumps in the air behind.
Two boys squint up at camera, from the bonnet of a rusted and burnt out car. The boy on the left, wearing a dark shirt and cap, looks up shielding his eyes from the sun. The boy on the right, in a red shirt and overalls, squints his eyes.
Two boys lean out of a rusted and derelict car, looking to camera.
Two boys in a junk yard, filled with burnt out cars. One looks at camera in the foreground whilst the other jumps in the air behind.
Two boys squint up at camera, from the bonnet of a rusted and burnt out car. The boy on the left, wearing a dark shirt and cap, looks up shielding his eyes from the sun. The boy on the right, in a red shirt and overalls, squints his eyes.

  • Presented by: Hot Heads

Lost boys, Sam and Boggins, meet in a barren desert and build a towering fantasy machine from the scraps that life has thrown them. As an audience member, prepare to be enveloped in the structure as Sam and Boggins build around you. This coming of age tale explores young male mental health, addiction and escapism.

On the boys’ journey, they are led by the Desert Bard. A lone-ranger vulture, with the Stetson of a cowboy and the mask of a plague doctor. The Desert Bard performs a live score throughout the show, singing a tale of black humour and watching over the boys as they build their world of steam-punk nightmares and wide-open dreams.

This project received Cash for Equity through the Fringe Fund, as part of the Ralph Mclean Microgrants program.

About Hot Heads

Hot Heads are a touring theatre company from the UK, founded on two principles: our work is visual and interactive.
Hot Heads are an entirely queer, neurodiverse team. We believe our work flourishes because of these traits, not in spite of them.

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  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Drug References, Mental Health.

Please find the Low Sensory Guide for the Thu 17th Oct, 9pm session - HERE

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You will need to go to the meeting point in the courtyard. Please head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, our volunteers will take you to the Square, which has step-free access.

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  • Full: $30.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $22.50

  • Extra Applause: $35.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Group 6+: $25.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 17 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Friday, 18 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

9:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Sunday, 20 October 2024

8:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

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