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Drawn from recent headlines, ‘Cultural Time Bomb’ is a daring new satirical cabaret that delves deeply into themes of violence against women. Starring actor and playwright Sharni Page, three women share their harrowing experiences in a moving, yet uncompromising show.
Set from a woman’s point of view, ‘Cultural Time Bomb’ is a
confronting study that dissects and discusses Australian culture,
values and beliefs. It explores life changing damage – both physical
& psychological – suffered by its characters as a result of
gang-rape.
The lives of two modern women are seen through the eyes of Lola
– a German cabaret performer in the 1920’s. During a journey set in
her underground world – a bluestone, dungeon-like space – audience
perception of the show is strongly influenced by Lola’s satirical presence.
The eclectic mix of songs from all eras includes Stephen Sondheim, Charles Strouse to 1920’s German lyricists Kurt Weill and Frederich Hollander and Cole Porter. No Doubt and The Tea Party also feature prominently.
Sharni Page says she is intrigued as to how sexual expression between men and women can lead to a violent, traumatic experience.
“I wanted to find out why the expression of human sexuality between
women and men becomes blurred to the point where it leads to
life-threatening violence”, says Sharni Page. “Recent
media reports on this subject seem to suggest that communication of
sexuality is not only distorted – it is often dangerously
misinterpreted.”
A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts, Page stresses that while the material in ‘Cultural Time Bomb’ is shocking and based on fact, it is not presented as an exercise in ‘male gender bashing’.
As one person raising an issue, Page says she just wants to pose questions for others to think about later.
"If anything ‘Cultural Time Bomb’ asks whether men and women want to be
accountable and responsible for their own actions and behaviours rather
than use their cultural environment as an excuse”, says Page.
High profile court cases in 2007 have again highlighted the topic of
violence against women as well as attitudes and behaviours within
relationships in Australian society.
Topical and highly relevant, ‘Cultural Time Bomb’ is a show that no Australian should miss.
Cultural Time Bomb
Sharni Page
Venue: Caz Reitop’s Dirty Secrets | 80 Smith St., Collingwood
Dates/Time: 7.30pm March 22 - 24th, March 30 & 31st
Tickets: $20 / $17 concession
Bookings: 9415 8876 or at the door
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