Back at high school was not exactly where I had planned to be on Friday night, but was where I found myself... at the Croxton High School Assembly listening to The House Cats (the school band) doing their version of Radiohead songs.
Ok so it was not actually a school assembly and The House Cats are actually Sex On Toast, but at times it did feel that is was a real mid-year assembly and I was cringing! What was presented as Year 10 Drama really did feel like Year 10 Drama and the Thornbury Theatre did look a little like my high school's hall...
Ben Pobjie did a great job as Principal (M.C) for the night, telling off naughty students in the audience, and introducing the guests. The guests included the superb Tripod, DC3 and The Bedroom Philosopher, with his band The Awkwardstra.
Tripod were fantastic as usual. Amusing the audience with such comedy gems as an ode to Sunny Boys and a song dedicated to a horrible P.E teacher. The highlight was a romantic tune about setting down, buying a massive four-wheel drive, moving in to the inner city and closing down all the local music venues! Hilarious!
The Bedroom Philosopher (Justin Heazlewood) did his thing, strutting around the stage like Jarvis Cocker back in the day and singing his very funny hits 'Northcote (so hungover)' and a very sad song about leaving his hairdresser.
This was much more exciting than anything I ever saw while in high school!
If there is another Croxton School Assembly, I suggest you don't wag!
