Dirty Energy
“A third glass of wine, town, bars, drugs, home, sleep for however many hours I can before I wake up and do it all again.
Hours on feet: 12 - 14 on average.
Hours sleeping: 5 - 6 on average.
Hours drinking: 2 - 4 on average.
Abuse: 50% of the customers I serve.
Pay: minimum wage.
Why do I do it: absolutely no f*cking clue.”
'Dirty Energy' delves into the brutal world of the hospitality industry through the lives of Bast, Avi, and Clay. Set in a modern dining restaurant that masks its toxicity with casual elegance, the play reveals the harsh realities of the industry. Overworked, underpaid, overtired on minimum wage - the crew use alcohol, drugs, banter and each other to survive.
★★★★★ - InReview
★★★★.5 - The Clothesline
Presented by: Deus Ex Femina
Welcome to Deus Ex Femina.
A company who is passionate about telling the stories of people whose voices are under-represented and misunderstood.
We are here to use our platform to educate, inspire, learn and collaborate.
We have a big heart, we are risqué, we are fierce and we are here to create with honesty and love.
Our work will be political and provocative.
We will see you along the way. We hope you have a great time.
Deus Ex Femina is an indepedant theatre company based on Kaurna Country founded by theatre-maker & poet, Katherine Sortini. In 2021, Deus Ex Femina developed their debut show, All The Things I Couldn’t Say which had its premiere season at the 2022 Adelaide Fringe. It opened to a sold-out season, 5 star reviews and won The Adelaide Festival InSpace Award.