Recess Duty
"Gorgeously funny yet often poignant. I will be crossing my fingers that somewhere, somehow, Recess Duty gets a return season." - Stage Whispers, 2026
A comedic love letter from one primary school teacher to another, Recess Duty captures the messy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking realities of teacher life.
Set in a Year 5 block in Term 4, teachers ranging from bright-eyed newbies to battle-hardened veterans juggle unruly students, relentless admin, and hectic curveballs - all while clinging to their sanity (and their mugs). Enjoy one last laugh from the outside before the bell rings, and the chaos begins.
Inspired by real-life experiences, this dark comedy is equal parts therapy, satire, and solidarity.
Think 'The Office' but with more glitter glue and late-night parent emails.
Sessions
- Thu 21 Jan - Sat 23 Jan: 8:15pm
Ticket Prices
- Full Price: $34.50
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Concession:
$29.50
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Group (6+):
$30.00 (6 ticket minimum)
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Friends Frenzy:
$24.50
Prices may not be available on all sessions
A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.
1 Venue
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The Jonesway Theatre
The Jonesway Theatre, 446 William St, Perth
- Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High audio content
Presenter
Presented by: Bright Side Productions
Bright Side Productions is a WA-based not-for-profit dedicated to sparking joy, empathy, and laughter in the challenging modern world. Since bursting onto the Perth Fringe scene in 2019 with their award-winning debut 'Golden Age Girls' - which claimed Best WA Cabaret - they have continued to captivate audiences with original works that blend wit, warmth, and artistry. You might have seen their past productions, including 'Another One Bit the Dust' at Air Nightclub, 'Coded Comedy' at the Leederville Precinct, and 'Filter Fun Park' in Yagan Square. Last year, Bright Side ventured to Edinburgh where they ran an extremely successful, sold-out season of their brand new Australian comedy, 'Bibbity Bobbity Bondi'.Social media