Biting the Hand single work   drama   - 30 mins.
Issue Details: First known date: 2018... 2018 Biting the Hand
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'This live theatre piece written by Anne Southall explores the learning and behavioural difficulties experienced by Daniel, a 14 year old boy who has suffered abuse and neglect in childhood. The moment is set in his specialist school where four characters: a special education teacher, an adult who has suffered early childhood trauma, a psychologist, and an educational researcher have been invited to listen to Daniel’s story and understand the many challenges his behaviour presents. Although the professional position seems well justified, the themes of Daniel’s narrative and the confronting images he creates gradually expose his isolation and feelings of powerlessness within the current school system. As the group begin to engage with his dialogue they gradually become less reactive and censored and move towards working in ways that might build connection and hope for this vulnerable boy. This true story raises important questions in the minds of the audience and offers educators working with traumatised youth new insights into the impact of early childhood trauma on behaviour and learning.' (Production summary)

Production Details

  • Performed by Hobo Playhouse at the Hard Yards conference in Bendigo on August 16 and 17, 2018. 

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Works about this Work

Theatrical Performance Helps Teachers Understand Complex Trauma in Their Students Larissa Romensky , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , July 2018;

'With one in 32 Australian children receiving child protection services last year, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, how do teachers become more informed about trauma and the impact it can have on learning?'

Theatrical Performance Helps Teachers Understand Complex Trauma in Their Students Larissa Romensky , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , July 2018;

'With one in 32 Australian children receiving child protection services last year, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, how do teachers become more informed about trauma and the impact it can have on learning?'

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