The Village Bike — Red Stitch

Overview

The ensemble at Red Stitch Actors Theatre is back with their first show of 2016, an Australian premiere that's sure to grab people's attention. Written by acclaimed British playwright Penelope Skinner, The Village Bike is an erotic dark comedy about sexuality, pornography and the expectations wrapped up in gender.

The Red Stitch production is directed by company regular Ngaire Dawn Fair and stars founding member Ella Caldwell as Becky, a part played in the show's Off-Broadway run by indie film star Greta Gerwig. Becky is a recently married and pregnant school teacher who has moved with her husband John — played by guest actor Richard Davies — to a small country town. Unfortunately for our protagonist, John is more focused on impending parenthood than he is interested in bumping uglies, and before long Becky's eyes begin to wander.

The Village Bike received rave reviews upon its debut in London back in 2011, with critics praising Skinner's smart, non-judgemental writing. The Melbourne show co-stars Olga Makeeva, Syd Brisbane, Matt Dyktynski and Natasha Herbert.