"Skinhouse"
Written by Fleur Kilpatrick and Kristina Benton.
Directed by Fleur Kilpatrick.
Composed by Kristina Benton.
Written by Fleur Kilpatrick and Kristina Benton.
Directed by Fleur Kilpatrick.
Composed by Kristina Benton.
I've always been fascinated with tales concerning sex workers. I believe it is an admirable profession and have profound respect for those who choose to work in it. While flipping through the Adelaide Fringe Guide I came across "Skinhouse" instantly knew I needed to see it.
Set in the living room of housemates Kristina and Fleur, "Skinhouse" tells the brave story of Kristina Benton's career as a sex worker. What began as a conversation between two friends in the bathroom of this shared house has been developed over ten years into an intimate and cathartic piece of theatre.
Told through conversations, monologues and haunting song, unlike "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" which glamourises prostitution, "Skinhouse" presents a more realistic look at life as a prostitute.
Highly recommended for fans of well-written, intimate and cathartic theatre.
"Skinhouse" is being performed until Sat 26th February at Tuxedo Cat (Electra House (Blue Room) 131 King William St, Adelaide. Tickets through Fringetix.
5/5 stars.
After my escape into the world of a former sex worker, I waded through the Friday Night Crowds of Rundle Mall and Rundle Street. Drunk teenagers desperately attempting to look intelligent and trendy by being present during opening night of Adelaide Fringe Festival 2011.
From 10th February - 13th March, The Garden of Unearthly Delights is my home. I live, breathe and consume the atmosphere and the creative vibe. Even if you aren't going for a show, The Garden of Unearthly Delights is still the place to be. With BankSA Free Concerts, plenty of beverages, foods, rides and wandering performances to take in, it's well worth considering taking a breather from your usual evening hangouts for the duration of the Fringe.
As I gallivanted around the The Garden of Unearthly Delights in search of people I knew, I stumbled upon Shelby Bond who greeted me with a hug and introduced me to his friend Todd, explaining that he'd known me for about 3 or 4 years (which was sweet). I love it when people you are massive fans of remember who you are, greet you with a hug and delight in recounting to friends they are introducing you to, just how long you've known each other.
Formerly of Sound & Fury, Shelby is in town with his friend and colleague Todd Abrams for their show called "The Max & Dagger Show" starring Shelby as Cowboy Max and Todd as Jack Dagger. "The Max & Dagger Show" is a comedy knife throwing I will be attending tonight at The Campanile in the Garden of Unearthly Delights. If you loved Shelby in Sound & Fury, and want to see him in something a bit different, be sure to sure to check him out in "The Max & Dagger Show" which is being performed at The Campanile (The Garden of Unearthly Delights) until 6th March. Tickets through Fringetix or $18 at the door.
Happy Fringing,
Ladyx Chronowire xx
Symbolism is used beautifully, from a dressmaker's mannequin dressed in a dress and cardigan (which, with each layer of 'skin' is peeled off, reveal a woman who wants out of an addictive industry, so too an item of clothing removed to symbolise each revelation) to a grim reaper portrayed by a white sheet.
Highly recommended for fans of well-written, intimate and cathartic theatre.
"Skinhouse" is being performed until Sat 26th February at Tuxedo Cat (Electra House (Blue Room) 131 King William St, Adelaide. Tickets through Fringetix.
5/5 stars.
After my escape into the world of a former sex worker, I waded through the Friday Night Crowds of Rundle Mall and Rundle Street. Drunk teenagers desperately attempting to look intelligent and trendy by being present during opening night of Adelaide Fringe Festival 2011.
From 10th February - 13th March, The Garden of Unearthly Delights is my home. I live, breathe and consume the atmosphere and the creative vibe. Even if you aren't going for a show, The Garden of Unearthly Delights is still the place to be. With BankSA Free Concerts, plenty of beverages, foods, rides and wandering performances to take in, it's well worth considering taking a breather from your usual evening hangouts for the duration of the Fringe.
As I gallivanted around the The Garden of Unearthly Delights in search of people I knew, I stumbled upon Shelby Bond who greeted me with a hug and introduced me to his friend Todd, explaining that he'd known me for about 3 or 4 years (which was sweet). I love it when people you are massive fans of remember who you are, greet you with a hug and delight in recounting to friends they are introducing you to, just how long you've known each other.
Formerly of Sound & Fury, Shelby is in town with his friend and colleague Todd Abrams for their show called "The Max & Dagger Show" starring Shelby as Cowboy Max and Todd as Jack Dagger. "The Max & Dagger Show" is a comedy knife throwing I will be attending tonight at The Campanile in the Garden of Unearthly Delights. If you loved Shelby in Sound & Fury, and want to see him in something a bit different, be sure to sure to check him out in "The Max & Dagger Show" which is being performed at The Campanile (The Garden of Unearthly Delights) until 6th March. Tickets through Fringetix or $18 at the door.
Happy Fringing,
Ladyx Chronowire xx
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