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Venus in Fur

Past Show - Season

08 Feb - 01 Mar

Studio Underground

A rollercoaster ride of sexual tension in the ultimate battle of the sexes

Venus in Fur

A Black Swan Lab Production presented as part of Fringe World Festival

WA PREMIERE

The play follows Thomas, a New York playwright so fascinated with fiery actress Vanda, he confuses fact with fiction, and becomes her willing slave, or does he? Things take a turn for the strange when Vanda comes to enjoy and abuse her newfound power.

Ives' sexually charged comedy was the most produced play in the US in 2014, lauded by Broadway audiences and the subject of a recent film.

This quirky take on the intimate relationship between man and woman, is sure to ignite excitement. Can you respect those without power? Can you love those you cannot respect? Venus in Fur is a brilliantly written psychological strip tease that will keeping audiences enraptured until the thrilling conclusion.

Dates

08 Feb - 01 Mar

Venue

Studio Underground

Recommended Age

15+

Duration

1 hr 30 mins (no interval)

Content Warning

Contains adult themes, frequent coarse language and sexual references.

Artists

Adam Booth

Cast

Felicity McKay

Cast

David Ives

Writer

Lawrie Cullen-Tait

Director & Costume Designer

Patrick James Howe

Set Designer

Joe Paradise Lui

Lighting Designer

Brett Smith

Sound Designer & Composer

Andy Fraser

Fight Director

Julia Moody

Voice Coach

Claudia Blagaich

Stage Manager

Christabel Fry

Assistant Stage Manager

Program

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