Rough Trade at TW Explosives

Katie Pollock’s Hilariously Heartfelt Play Inspired By The Real-Life Facebook Group

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 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 (Normal, The Hansard Monologues) 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. 

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

Directed by Anthony Skuse and performed by the playwright herself, Rough Trade is 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. Diving into the randomness and commonality of human nature, Rough Trade is ultimately a story of hope in challenging times.

“At times absurd and hilarious, at other times infuriating and then heart-rending, Pollocks monologue frequently catches you off-guard.” City Hub