Riverside Theatres Presents
Sydney Fringe At Parramatta
ROUGH TRADE
Written and performed by Katie Pollock
Directed by Anthony Skuse
Inspired by Facebook swap groups, playwright Katie Pollock delivers a funny and powerful monologue about the patriarchy, trading sex toys, women of a certain age and the drive for connection.
Part stand-up, part take-down of capitalism, part wannabe dancing dildo musical, this one-woman play is a celebration of resilience, humour… and sex toys!
Through an intricate web of objects and a drive for community and connection, the members of Facebook group Rough Trade Sydney are giving the giant middle finger to capitalism, with trades that are funny, sexy, strange and touching.
Inspired by these true stories, playwright Katie Pollock peels back the layers to reveal a character for whom life has taken a series of wrong turns, leaving her in a place where she is dependent on this internet community for her very survival.
A thrilling (and sometimes terrifying) examination of the ways capitalism and the patriarchy fail us, and the precarious position all women risk finding themselves in, Rough Trade is ultimately a story of hope in challenging times.
For lovers of Fleabag, Hacks, Better Things or Mom… if life gives you lemons, trade ’em for something sweeter!
Connect with Rough Trade
Facebook: @roughtradeplay
Performance Warning
This production contains Coarse Language.
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This project has been made possible through the assistance of the City of Sydney, Inner West Council, and Sydney Fringe Festival’s Art in Isolation.
This is a Made in Sydney event, co-produced with Sydney Fringe Festival.
Image Credit: Teniola Komolafe
Writer Katie Pollock
Director Anthony Skuse
Producer Joy Minter
Assistant producer Tabitha Woo
Sound designer Cluny Edwards
