http://www.daveburton.com.au/new-folder daily 0.75 2015-06-02 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1 daily 0.75 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/gxj9laabry4lgl8fst76dsg8d4xy2z monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/nj5pj6rwtlfb68gbtyyj4hyx2tkw54 monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/post_id-5 monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/post_id-4 monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/post_id-3 monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/post_id-2 monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/post_id-1 monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/mentor-1/post_id monthly 0.5 2016-11-23 http://www.daveburton.com.au/how-to-be-happy-1 daily 0.75 2019-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569903259367-OPA5JZGIH2HP94LW4YMN/9781925240344+%281%29.jpg How to Be Happy A funny, sad and serious memoir, How to Be Happy is David Burton’s story of his turbulent life at high school and beyond. Feeling out of place and convinced that he is not normal, David has a rocky start. He longs to have a girlfriend, but his first ‘date’ is a disaster. There’s the catastrophe of the school swimming carnival—David is not sporty—and friendships that take devastating turns. Then he finds some solace in drama classes with the creation of ‘Crazy Dave’, and he builds a life where everything is fine. But everything is not fine. And, at the centre of it all, trying desperately to work it all out, is the real David. How to Be Happy tackles depression, friendship, sexual identity, suicide, academic pressure, love and adolescent confusion. It’s a brave and honest account of one young man’s search for a happy, true and meaningful life that will resonate with readers young and old. Purchase the book here. Find the audiobook here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569903259367-OPA5JZGIH2HP94LW4YMN/9781925240344+%281%29.jpg How to Be Happy A funny, sad and serious memoir, How to Be Happy is David Burton’s story of his turbulent life at high school and beyond. Feeling out of place and convinced that he is not normal, David has a rocky start. He longs to have a girlfriend, but his first ‘date’ is a disaster. There’s the catastrophe of the school swimming carnival—David is not sporty—and friendships that take devastating turns. Then he finds some solace in drama classes with the creation of ‘Crazy Dave’, and he builds a life where everything is fine. But everything is not fine. And, at the centre of it all, trying desperately to work it all out, is the real David. How to Be Happy tackles depression, friendship, sexual identity, suicide, academic pressure, love and adolescent confusion. It’s a brave and honest account of one young man’s search for a happy, true and meaningful life that will resonate with readers young and old. Purchase the book here. Find the audiobook here. http://www.daveburton.com.au/new-project daily 0.75 2022-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569902476728-6WDXPG1AF1N4BL6SGMVW/5+%281%29.jpg April's Fool Are you a teacher? You may be interested in my seminar on Verbatim Theatre, available here. You might also be interested to know that Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe are touring a live version of the play directly to schools in 2019 and 2020, You can check out their website here. I also frequently visit schools to give workshops and talks on April’s Fool and everything else I do. You can contact me here. The script is published and available through Playlab. I answer more frequently asked questions below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569902476728-6WDXPG1AF1N4BL6SGMVW/5+%281%29.jpg April's Fool Are you a teacher? You may be interested in my seminar on Verbatim Theatre, available here. You might also be interested to know that Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe are touring a live version of the play directly to schools in 2019 and 2020, You can check out their website here. I also frequently visit schools to give workshops and talks on April’s Fool and everything else I do. You can contact me here. The script is published and available through Playlab. I answer more frequently asked questions below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569902426416-J4ZL2SC5OUAMHNQ83FD5/image-asset.jpeg April's Fool What inspired you to write April’s Fool? Late in 2009, then Artistic Director of the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, Lewis Jones, approached me about writing a play for young people. Lewis had come into contact with the Terauds family through a mutual friend. He told me the story - they’d just been through hell, losing their son, and they were looking to make something positive out of the misery. Lewis mentioned that David Terauds had kept a journal throughout the experience, and had titled the document ‘April’s Fool’. Before I met anyone or did anything else, I read that document, and it became the bedrock of the play. The Terauds’ strength inspired me, as well as their ordinariness. They were a perfectly normal family who suffered through a heartbreaking tragedy. What happened to them could happen - and does happen - to so many Aussie families. What was the process of writing April’s Fool? I interviewed pretty much anyone who would talk to me for about three months. I ended up with over twenty-four hours of recorded interview material. I then re-listened to all of it, transcribed bits of it, and gradually began to shape and mould that into a script. There were a number of creative developments where we bounced the script around in a room with some actors for a couple of days. The structure pretty much stayed the same through all of it, but every draft just got a little shorter. Collecting that much interview data makes it hard to edit, so the writing process is really just one gigantic act of trimming, over and over again. How is the family now? I keep in casual contact with some members of the family when major anniversaries come around, or when stuff happens with the production. 2019 marked ten years since Kris’ passing. I’ve always been grateful for their support of the production. I believe they find some comfort in knowing that the tragedy has gone on to affect many many people. How would you suggest I perform this bit of April’s Fool? I get a lot of questions about acting in April’s Fool - I think because a lot of people use some speeches as audition monologues, or end up presenting scenes for school assessment. If you’re a performer, it’s important to know that there’s no special ‘verbatim performance technique’. At least, that’s what I think. Your job isn’t to imitate someone. Your job is to portray a character. You use the text as an entry point to interpreting how someone behaves, moves and speaks. It’s like any other character. While your performance may not be accurate to the person you’re portraying, it is likely to be truthful if you’ve committed to studying the text and working on it in an honest way. I know that’s not an easy answer. It’s not about putting on an accent or a mannerism. It’s about conveying what you believe someone is trying to say in the most respectful and truthful way possible. Who said acting was meant to be easy?! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/5d92ce6d409aed7719a2b7fa/5d92cf5add4b232ad0d06a50/1569902425170/ April's Fool - APRIL'S FOOL: TOUR 2012 - promotional reel (2011) http://www.daveburton.com.au/work daily 0.75 2023-05-15 http://www.daveburton.com.au/the-grin-and-tonic-theatre-troupe daily 0.75 2019-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569982761738-1BEMMWECK4XW5FPOV7G4/image-asset.jpeg The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe I’ve been honoured to work with Jason Klarwein and Kellie Lazarus in creating contemporary theatre-in-education shows for primary and secondary students across the country. Whether it’s making making Shakespeare relevant for kids in the twenty-first century or tackling cyber bullying, Grin and Tonic makes world class education shows. To find out more about Grin and Tonic click here. Have a question about one of the shows you’ve seen? If it’s April’s Fool you may want to check out this page first. Otherwise, get in touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569982761738-1BEMMWECK4XW5FPOV7G4/image-asset.jpeg The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe I’ve been honoured to work with Jason Klarwein and Kellie Lazarus in creating contemporary theatre-in-education shows for primary and secondary students across the country. Whether it’s making making Shakespeare relevant for kids in the twenty-first century or tackling cyber bullying, Grin and Tonic makes world class education shows. To find out more about Grin and Tonic click here. Have a question about one of the shows you’ve seen? If it’s April’s Fool you may want to check out this page first. Otherwise, get in touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569902605370-DV7YAZX4LQQ66O1QMOWA/2.jpg The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe http://www.daveburton.com.au/past-plays daily 0.75 2019-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569903045158-6QYIALWIG9QBKC3X136E/image-asset.jpeg Plays - St Mary's In Exile In 2009, Brisbane’s Catholic community was rocked when the Catholic Church stepped in to oust beloved priest Father Peter Kennedy from his post at St Mary’s in South Brisbane. Gripping and inspirational drama, St Mary's In Exile is the story of a tight-knit community, a poignant reminder that the word “church” refers not to the 123-year-old heritage listed Renaissance building, but the bond between the disparate people who gather there. A bond that endured when Peter handed over the keys amid a media frenzy, and led his flock down the street to the Trades and Labor Council building, where they still worship every weekend. Penned by acclaimed Brisbane playwright David Burton. Purchase the script here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569903045158-6QYIALWIG9QBKC3X136E/image-asset.jpeg Plays - St Mary's In Exile In 2009, Brisbane’s Catholic community was rocked when the Catholic Church stepped in to oust beloved priest Father Peter Kennedy from his post at St Mary’s in South Brisbane. Gripping and inspirational drama, St Mary's In Exile is the story of a tight-knit community, a poignant reminder that the word “church” refers not to the 123-year-old heritage listed Renaissance building, but the bond between the disparate people who gather there. A bond that endured when Peter handed over the keys amid a media frenzy, and led his flock down the street to the Trades and Labor Council building, where they still worship every weekend. Penned by acclaimed Brisbane playwright David Burton. Purchase the script here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/5d92d130a49eed5de15b721a/5d92d1c5b50588201237c497/1569902918889/ Plays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569903081953-9TMW5JFTWQZN0JC43P75/image-asset.jpeg Plays - Orbit In 2013, I had the pleasure of writing an original piece for Queensland Theatre Company's Senior Youth Ensemble and the Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe. Twenty young people are trusted with the future of the human race. Only two will be chosen to carry on humanity’s bright future on planet Mars. They must prove themselves through a series of gruelling tests. On the way, they must decide their best strategies for survival. Form an alliance, or go it alone? Admit your weaknesses, or cover them up at any cost? Stay at home in safety, or fight for a future you know nothing about? Who will be chosen as the best examples of human? The script is available to purchase through Playlab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569983552837-QJ6YZ4VDESDV9Z0A2O0Z/hedonismcoverlowres.jpg Plays - Hedonism's Second Album In a music studio in suburban Brisbane four men gather in an attempt to build upon a surprisingly successful first album. Newly clean, front man Gareth is losing his cool. Lead guitarist Chimney has got cold feet. Bass player Michael is keeping secrets and Sumo, the drummer, has vanished. Meet Hedonism. Hedonism have rocketed from pub gigs to support acts, international tours and brand management. It's a whole new world. They've been given a license to drink, be rockstars and live, well, hedonistically. They've been give permission to never grow up, as long as they record their second album. After an all-weekend bender involving under-age girls, bikies, racial slurs on YouTube and a wombat from Australia Zoo, record label exec Phil is sent in to pull the boys into line and prevent the looming PR disaster. During the testosterone-fueled fallout, closely-guarded secrets are laid bare and friendships tested. "Hedonism’s Second Album is a highly entertaining ride and is the perfect play to convert your non-theatre friends." - Aussie Theatre "It’s thought provoking, entertaining and at some moments incredibly touching." - XS Entertainment "This has to be the most entertaining Indie show I have seen in years. It was so refreshing to see young writers and young actors providing a show that hit home with a young audience as well as hardened critics like me. I loved the freshness and life in the work. It has great characters, a tight script, witty lines, action, drama and comedy – and best of all; no giving in to self indulgence." - The Blurb "Hedonism’s Second Album is a thoroughly enjoyable show that explores with humour, the meaning of modern masculinity, growing up and friendship." – Guy Frawley Purchase the script here. http://www.daveburton.com.au/queensland-music-festival daily 0.75 2019-10-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/t/5d94087b58601d76be5c6606/1569900221880/ Queensland Music Festival https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/5d92c67fa49eed5de15adc5c/5d92c6bda49eed5de15ade9a/1569900221880/ Queensland Music Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569900456291-ANJE11VZXS3WYD1OCEKX/image-asset.jpeg Queensland Music Festival I’ve had the privilege of writing and directing several community productions for Queensland Music Festival. These ‘signature community works’ are made for, by and with a specific regional Queensland community. I, along with a team of professional artists, work with a community for over twelve months to stage an original musical spectacular that is free, outdoors and filled with surprises. These productions typically feature a cast of hundreds, and audiences of thousands. They’ve featured live cattle and horses, stunt motorbike riders, tug boats, gymnasts, symphony orchestras, rock bands and more. But more important than the spectacle is the heart of the shows, where a diverse group of people come together to celebrate their home. Many special stories are made through the creation of these shows. One such example is shown in the video below. In 2015’s Under This Sky, in Logan, a cast of 750 (making it the biggest community event ever undertaken in the world), paused to give voice to the national anthem. The text was translated into the local Yugambeh language, and then translated back into English. 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The work is the subject of my doctoral study. For more information, feel free to contact me here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569900553909-CA6GD0J34J97T19PL03L/image-asset.jpeg Queensland Music Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569900599511-D7U9SS17TYDMFGWBLPMW/image-asset.jpeg Queensland Music Festival http://www.daveburton.com.au/the-man-in-the-water daily 0.75 2019-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569912907324-69B8KBM6M97SK23Y3Q3P/67569455_2334364049934352_8129346512539877376_o.jpg The Man In The Water When 16-year-old Shaun discovers a dead body in the lake of a quiet mining town in outback Queensland, he immediately reports it to the police. But when he returns to the site with the constable, the body is gone. Shaun’s father drowned a few years ago, and now his mum and the authorities question whether he saw a body at all. Determined to show the town the truth, Shaun and his best friend, Will, open their own investigation. But what they discover is far more sinister than a mining mishap or a murder, and reveals a darkness below the surface of their small mining town. A young adult novel from University of Queensland Press. “‘The reader in me wanted to race right through this to solve the mystery. The writer in me thought I should put the brakes on and appreciate the fine writing. The reader won. I had to know. Had to. That’s how good the writing is.” Nick Earls You can purchase a copy here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1569912907324-69B8KBM6M97SK23Y3Q3P/67569455_2334364049934352_8129346512539877376_o.jpg The Man In The Water When 16-year-old Shaun discovers a dead body in the lake of a quiet mining town in outback Queensland, he immediately reports it to the police. But when he returns to the site with the constable, the body is gone. Shaun’s father drowned a few years ago, and now his mum and the authorities question whether he saw a body at all. Determined to show the town the truth, Shaun and his best friend, Will, open their own investigation. But what they discover is far more sinister than a mining mishap or a murder, and reveals a darkness below the surface of their small mining town. A young adult novel from University of Queensland Press. “‘The reader in me wanted to race right through this to solve the mystery. The writer in me thought I should put the brakes on and appreciate the fine writing. The reader won. I had to know. Had to. That’s how good the writing is.” Nick Earls You can purchase a copy here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bd28d0e4b0204d439ec7a9/1570408201558-ZUL2DSY2MDJ7SP5JQLW3/3840.jpg The Man In The Water Click here to listen to a chat I’ve had with Rhianna Patrick from ABC about the origins of The Man In The Water. The Man In The Water was inspired by my extended time in regional Queensland working with Queensland Music Festival, particularly mining towns. On the ground, I experienced a whole new culture and landscape that I hadn’t seen represented elsewhere in mainstream fiction. I found the young people there particularly inspiring. They were often dealing with some pretty tough issues with a great deal of resilience and were frequently called upon to possess maturity beyond their years. 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