INCLUDES: Bullying, Cyber Footprint & Safety, Harassment, Rumours, Body Image, Peer Pressure, Resilience, Self-esteem, Binge Drinking, Social Websites, Positive Relationships.

"Showed me the reasons why people bully. Everyone in Australia should see it!"  Students, Paralowrie R-12 School, SA

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A live performance that takes a daring look at the hurtful games we play to give ourselves a false sense of power and belonging.

Samantha’s group spread rumours, give death stares and alienate her. She becomes obsessed with body image and dieting. She is constantly competing with other girls in the media, in the playground and on social websites.

Desperate to fit in at school, Jimmy succumbs to peer pressure and becomes the tough guy - harassing and bullying other students with homophobic remarks, deliberately failing maths and playing the fool. He gets involved in binge drinking and puts himself in dangerous situations.

They begin to realise their interactions on Facebook and by SMS could have lifelong implications.

Finally, one explosive confrontation forces them to realise that unrealistic expectations and peer pressure can lead to destructive behaviour.

The Hurting Game is an entertaining way to show students how ongoing negative relationships, at school and online, affect self-esteem. The show is action packed, humorous and episodic engaging even the toughest audience.

"Highly professional performance with messages for students of all ages. Maintained the students attention and general discussion was spot on with a high level of student participation and knowledge of the underlining messages. Highly recommended, 10/10!"  Grafton High School 

"Students were attentive and engaged. Actors were very impressive. Brainstorm is a delight to work with. Highly recommended, 10/10!" St Peter's Tuggerah Lakes

"Supports Personal Development, self-esteem, R.E -relationships, values, influences of social websites on relationships and facebook. Fast moving, very well presented play that is very in tune with social problems currently 'raising their heads'. Highly recommended! Mackillop College Bathurst

"Congratulations Brainstorm, this is an extremely valuable resource - nothing else like this! Highly recommended, 10/10! Calrossy Anglican School

"Highly recommended! Informative, provocative and the issues highlighted were suited to this year level. Examples of bullying and peer pressure from early years to later high school years were presented perfectly. Very good performance." Mt Alvernia College

"Bullying is always of concern but cyber issues are major contributors. Performance was polished, varied and conveyed its message effectively. Great to see suggested avenues of help included in the drama. The simple set and costumes were perfect to show the students they can create an informative and entertaining drama. Highly recommended!" All Hallows School

"Students were mesmerised, engaged and responded appropriately. Supports our PD/H/PE, Drama, English, Peer support, Student welfare, cyber bullying, impact of technology and self image, general bullying, self confidence and peer pressure  policies. The performance was age appropriate and very real life, well presented, easy to follow and very enjoyable." St Francis Leeton

"The use of technology is excellent! The script is excellent, humorous but relevant and meaningful. Characters realistic stereotypes. The issues raised were very relevant. Supports our anti bullying, contemprary communications, cyber safety, body image and pastoral care policies. Highly recommended!" St Josephs East Gosford