THE ASSIGNMENT by Terri Brabon
Contains strong language and references to teenage sex.
Recommended for Ages 13+
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​Strong Language
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use of words "bloody" "bitch" "shit" "fuck/fucking" "piss" "root" "slut" "mole"​​
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Loud Noises
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Repeated use of a recorded sound of a school bell.
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Strobe Lighting
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The use of strobe lighting is utilised in parts of the dance sequences.
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Mature Themes
Sexual references
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use of sexually suggestive phrases used by teenagers eg. "go all the way"
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reference of underage sex and sex with a minor.
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Teenage Pregnancy
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a major character's storyline is that she falls pregnant.
References and depictions of alcohol use
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"Michelle" and "Kim" drink a small container of alcohol while on a school hike.
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"Michelle" and "Kim" discuss a previous event where "Kim" drank so much she had to have her stomach pumped. This is only referenced; not staged.
Descriptions of attempted abortion
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"Jamie" suggests she attempted to get an abortion. This is only referenced; not staged.
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Some seriously bad dance moves
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We've all seen them (we've all done them) and this show has them all!!
heatreiNQ has long held a commitment to the development and nurturing of creatives in Townsville. Our main stage performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre in 2026 is an incredible opportunity for us to offer much needed performance and technical experience to our local emerging artists. The chosen creatives will be given the opportunity to work alongside TheatreiNQ's professionals as well as visiting professional artists to develop skills and Support for professional career and capacity development activities for local artists and art workers.
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Community groups engaging a professional artist or arts worker to work with them on developing their arts practice, to run art development workshops or community initiatives
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The costs for individual artists and arts workers to attend professional development seminars, master classes or mentorships.
While we are seeking Funds to support the development of two local artists, the overall project will engage with over 40 individual actors, technicians, musicians, technicians and volunteers forming a unique ensemble of professional, community and emerging creative artists. This project also uses the incredible resources of the Townsville Civic Theatre and the experience and talent of the Civic Theatre technicians to offer an unprecedented opportunity for cross-collaboration between staff and the assembled TheatreiNQ Ensembe. This is a major project where TheatreiNQ is working alongside the Townsville City Council to support and promote major, not to be missed theatrical events here in our city, created by the artists that live or hail from our city. Our Bridge Project programme is a multi-layered peer mentoring system that is in-built into all of our productions and this project offers us the ability to promote our local artists to the level of professional.
The House of Bernarda Alba is a community, a fellowship, a prison, a cage, a dark shadow but never a home.
After the death of her second husband, Bernarda determines that she and her family will honour his legacy by observing eight years of mourning. Eight years with her five adult daughters, with no connection to the outside world. Except, of course, through updates on their fellowship tik tok. But Bernarda’s control over her daughters is reaching boiling point as they yearn desperately for a life of their own - outside The House.
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House of Bernarda Alba is a community, a prison, a shadow, never a true home. Following the death of her second husband, Bernarda insists that she and her daughters will observe eight years of mourning to honor his memory For eight years, they remain isolated from the outside world, accompanied only by their five daughters. However, updates on their fellowship TikTok provide a glimpse of the outside, butarda's grip on her daughters is tightening as they yearn for independence from The House.
