The Quadrangle
“Kids Tell It Like It Is”
The Quadrangle is a unique verbatim theatre performance that explores the candid perspectives of young people. In this production, actors present live interviews with children, and relay the words exactly as they hear them, without any embellishment. Accompanied by live music, this performance captures the raw, heartfelt, and humorous insights of children as they share their views on life, the world, and their dreams for the future. The show inspires reflection on the value of young voices and their often-profound wisdom.
“High-quality theatre that brings creativity and thoughtful process to a production. Loved that the voices of our youth resonated loud and clear.” Audience Member, 2022
“Equally heartwarming, profound and funny!” Audience Member, 2022
Presented by: Barking Gecko Arts and Whiskey & Boots
Welcome to Barking Gecko Arts, where imagination takes centre stage and creativity knows no bounds. We deliver experiences that unlock the world’s opportunities through the magic of the arts. By engaging with us, humans of all ages are invited to ‘Imagine Bigger’, explore new possibilities, and broaden their horizons.
For over 35 spectacular years, through our legacy brands Barking Gecko Theatre and AWESOME Arts, we have been dedicated to crafting world-class, award-winning arts experiences designed to entertain, nourish, and inspire young minds. From captivating theatre performances and vibrant festivals, to dynamic workshops and innovative school programs, we offer a kaleidoscope of arts experiences that blend quality with boundless creativity.
Whiskey & Boots is a Perth-based performance company. They make Headphone Verbatim Performance work that examines the challenges and contradictions of the human condition. Using storytelling with music, they take real stories gathered from a community and share them publicly, illuminating moments that are familiar, expose common challenges and secret fears, reminding audiences that we are all complex, ugly, beautiful, brave, funny, flawed, and vulnerable. Their work is low-fi, stripped back and welcoming, the fourth wall doesn't exist. Through the sharing of honest moments in intimate spaces, they aim to help people understand each other better, boldly, honestly, playfully.