Treehouse Theatre presents
In 2023, one of Seymour Centre's most popular Arts Education partners, Treehouse Theatre, returns with their new show, Why Us?
Prepare to be moved as this powerful performance gives a platform to young refugees to share their stories. Why Us? is the real-life stories of teenage refugees who are learning to call Australia their new home.
This production delves into the devastating impact of war, tearing lives apart in a sudden burst of violence, leaving families displaced and searching for a place to call home. You have a new name now—refugee—and a new life to construct.
Through spoken word, lights, sound and movement, these young survivors share their stories. Why Us? invites you to embark on an emotional journey where you'll laugh, cry, and be inspired by resilience.
Witness the transformative power of theatre as Treehouse Theatre paints a vivid picture of the teenage refugee experience. This performance invites us all to reflect on our own lives and the broader world we inhabit.
Book your tickets to Why Us? today.
Image credit: Jorge Aparicio, Fitophoto
Directors Ruth Hartcher-O’Brien, Catherine Maguire Donvito, and Isaac Owen
Tickets
$20 per student. One teacher free per 20 students; $20 for each additional teacher. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by Wed 7 Sep 2023.
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 5 to 12:
Stage 3 English, History, Creative Arts.
Stage 4 PDHPE, English, Drama, Geography, Dance.
Stage 5 PDHPE, English, Drama, History, Geography.
Stage 6 History Extension, Geography, Society and Culture, Drama (Preliminary and HSC).
All Stages Social Cohesion, Social Justice, and Wellbeing programs.
Detailed curriculum links can be found here.
Post-show Q&As
Join the Why Us? team for a 5-minute Q&A following each performance.
Resources
The Teacher Resource Kit is available here.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2023 risk assessment information here.
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures for the general public and our safety measures for school groups.
| Thu 2 Nov | 10am, 12:30pm |
|---|---|
| Fri 3 Nov | 10am, 12:30pm, 7pm |
90 minutes (no interval, duration includes 5-minute post-show Q&A).
| Full | $35 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Full-time Student, Senior, Pensioner)** | $25 |
| School Student | $20 |
| Teacher | $20* |
$6 transaction fee applies for general public bookings. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
*One teacher free per 20 students; $20 for each additional teacher.
**ID required during ticket purchase for verification purposes. Read more.
Contains haze smoke and loud or sudden noises. Flash photography and filming prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
| Thu 2 Nov | 10am, 12:30pm |
|---|---|
| Fri 3 Nov | 10am, 12:30pm, 7pm |
90 minutes (no interval, duration includes 5-minute post-show Q&A).
| Full | $35 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Full-time Student, Senior, Pensioner)** | $25 |
| School Student | $20 |
| Teacher | $20* |
$6 transaction fee applies for general public bookings. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
*One teacher free per 20 students; $20 for each additional teacher.
**ID required during ticket purchase for verification purposes. Read more.
Contains haze smoke and loud or sudden noises. Flash photography and filming prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Directors Ruth Hartcher-O’Brien, Catherine Maguire Donvito, and Isaac Owen
Tickets
$20 per student. One teacher free per 20 students; $20 for each additional teacher. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by Wed 7 Sep 2023.
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 5 to 12:
Stage 3 English, History, Creative Arts.
Stage 4 PDHPE, English, Drama, Geography, Dance.
Stage 5 PDHPE, English, Drama, History, Geography.
Stage 6 History Extension, Geography, Society and Culture, Drama (Preliminary and HSC).
All Stages Social Cohesion, Social Justice, and Wellbeing programs.
Detailed curriculum links can be found here.
Post-show Q&As
Join the Why Us? team for a 5-minute Q&A following each performance.
Resources
The Teacher Resource Kit is available here.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2023 risk assessment information here.
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures for the general public and our safety measures for school groups.