A Body at Work at Theatre Works Tickets
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About A Body at Work
Serial nudist, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer, Club Briefs, Baby Got Back, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “a dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub, A Body at Work, directed by theatre alumni Maude Davey, is the tale of a queer woman’s seventeen years, and counting, in the sex industry.
Beginning in a strip club, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip-club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries. As she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest, humourous and heartfelt journey, Frankie asks the question —will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore?
Run time
1hr 10mins. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 18+.
Start date
28th January, 2025
End date
1st February, 2025
Venue
Theatre Works
Accessibility
Theatre Works Theatre Works is wheelchair accessible for audience members and performers. We have step-free access except to the seating bank. Our seating bank has 16 stairs to the top of the rafters.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Tram routes: 12, 16 & 96.
BY BUS: Bus routes: 600 Southland Shopping Centre to St Kilda Station / 623 Glen Waverley to St Kilda Station / 246 Elsternwick to Clifton Hill.
BY CAR: There is limited street parking available - it is advisable to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
More information about A Body at Work
“A Body at Work is a dynamite piece of theatre" ★★★★★ — Arts Hub
“Van Kan’s writing is poetic and lyrical...exhilarating choreography” ★★★★½ — InReview
“A powerful stage presence” — Stage Whispers
“...feminist and perverse” — Second Sighter
“A Body at Work offers a humanist and deeply personal perspective on sex work...a very moving experience” ★★★★ — The Clothesline
WRITER/PERFORMER: Frankie van Kan
Theatre Works has been long established as the south-side festival hub in Melbourne.
Theatre Works’ MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL HUB will be buzzing with 6 ground-breaking shows. A truly queer program that embraces and celebrates the whole rainbow community.
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of A Body at Work?
A Body at Work runs for 1hr 10mins. No interval.
Which theatre is A Body at Work at?
A Body at Work is at Melbourne's Theatre Works, which is located at 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182.
How much are tickets for A Body at Work?
A Body at Work tickets start at $25.
What is the age recommendation for A Body at Work?
Ages 18+.
How do you get tickets for A Body at Work?
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