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About F*CK MACHINE
Baby, sick of her boring day job, decides to take her first steps into the world of online sex work, guided by Bunny, a seasoned professional in the industry. But as she becomes a star, Baby has to shine harder - just how far will her boundaries be pushed, once the money and clicks start rolling in?
A dark, surreal comedy featuring clowning, puppetry and cabaret style showtunes, F*CK MACHINE invites you to consider the complex and often contradictory truths behind online sex work, human connection, and the commodification of women’s bodies.
"Bizarre and Wonderful"
Audience Response
"Dark. Shocking. Hilarious."
Audience Response
"A really important play with such a vital message. It’s bold and confident, uncomfortable but necessary, and expertly executed."
Audience Response
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Creative Team
Writer Helena Braithwaite
Producer Ricochet Theatre
Director Ella McKeown and Rosie Thackeray
Performers Helena Braithwaite and Frankie Lipman
Lighting Designer George Miller
Photography Izzy Baxter
About Ricochet Theatre
Ricochet creates meticulously crafted text-based work that finds new perspectives on familiar stories and ideas. Their flagship writing showcase Bulletpoints has had three outings at Contact Theatre, staged over 35 scripts, and has connected over 90 emerging artists across Manchester and London.
Their first production in 2020 received multiple five star reviews and won the York Performance Award and Pick of Bedfringe 2021. Reviewing their second production Elegies, WestEndBestFriend concluded they were ‘waiting in anticipation to see what comes next’ from them. Their productions have been shortlisted for two Pleasance Theatre Charlie Hartill Awards and longlisted for Underbelly Untapped.
Post-Show Rapid Response (Friday 5th)
We're thrilled to be presenting three short pieces of new writing responding to Helena Braithwaite's F*CK MACHINE after the Friday 5th performance of the show.
Writers Terri Jade Donovan, Natalie Beech and Matilda Rae
Director Yanni Ng
Actors Ellie Campbell and Layla Hopps
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