Slam Poetree

A group of high school friends from down south love one thing more than any other: hanging out after school in the local forest at their favourite tree, which they call “Bruce”.

But when the local council comes sniffing around with a plan to knock down the forest and build a new high-rise hotel, the gang is thrown into disarray. Their one shot at saving the forest and Bruce: raise $50,000 to pay off the council. But how are they going to make the money? They have no ideas. That is, until their High school English teacher, Miss Maple, lets them know about a National Slam Poetry competition coming into town offering a $50,000 cash prize to the winner. A bunch of teens who barely passed ATAR English, entering a National Slam Poetry Contest…surely not…?

Written and directed by Tom Hemery.

80 minutes

Coarse Language: Occasional

University Dramatic Society

UDS is the oldest independent theatre company in WA, based on campus at the University of Western Australia, giving students the opportunity to perform and create. Established in 1917, UDS produces original student works, including musical theatre, sketch comedy, and dramatic plays. We can't wait to bring yet another one of our productions to the FRINGE WORLD festival.