19 - 29 JULY 2023 - EXPLOSIVES FACTORY
★★★★½
“Rough Trade is a hilarious, heart felt romp that will have you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Pollock is a brilliant playwright.” Sydney Scoop
Part takedown 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!
Nominated for three Sydney Fringe Awards in 2022 including Best in Theatre & Best in Spoken Word.
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer/Performer: Katie Pollock
Director: Anthony Skuse
Producers: Robbi James, Talia Meyerowitz-Katz, Erica Lovell
Lighting Design: James Wallis
Sound Design: Cluny Edwards
Production Images: Clare Hawley
Promotional Images: Teniola Komolafe
Please forward publicity enquiries to producer@companyrogues.com
PREVIOUS SEASONS
Sydney Fringe Festival 2022
Seymour Centre (5 performances)
Riverside Theatres (1 performance)
2023 Mini Tour
Peninsula Theatre Woy Woy (2 performances)
The first production of Rough Trade was produced by Joy Minter and presented in the Made in Sydney program at the Sydney Fringe Festival. This production is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW, and has been made possible with in-kind support from Seymour Centre. Theatre Works is supported by the City of Port Phillip, Creative Victoria, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts.