Touring now – David is the in-house writer for the acclaimed and well-known education theatre troupe Grin and Tonic. In 2013, David will be writing Livid, Heart Fail and Sunburn in partnership with the Troupe. In 2012, David wrote Revolt and Inferno with the Troupe. The plays tour nationally. Revolt (yrs 10-12) If not us – who? …
A true story of love, family and the choices we make. In April 2009, two weeks short of his 19th birthday, Toowoomba teenager Kristjan Terauds died due to complications from illicit drug use. Inspired by ‘April’s Fool’, an account of his son’s death by Kristjan’s father, the Empire Theatre commissioned award-winning playwright, David Burton to …
Launched in December of 2011, Stuff and Things quickly became one of the most popular arts podcasts in Australia. Amassing over 10,000 downloads in its first ten episodes, the show’s genuine and relaxed voice has proved a hit with listeners across the country. Approaching the most important arts topics of the day with humour and …
Previously titled Sex and Sensibility, this sex and relationships education piece first premiered in 2011. It will tour in 2013. After years of research and workshops, award-winning writers Claire Christian and David Burton compiled a funny, honest and compelling play that tackled the most important elements of sex and relationships education. Coupled with a workshop, …