Satisfaction: A 70’s Porno Feast
In the 1970’s a whole number of adult films were accidentally released into the mainstream cinemas, causing people to flock to the theaters and creating quite a stir within society.
Satisfaction: A 70’s Porno Feast is a one-night-only performance celebrating the adult film era of the 1970s. You’ll witness a number of burlesque performers and dancers recreate 70’s adult films. Performer and creator of Satisfaction, Bella Louche said she was inspired by the way sexuality is represented in popular culture.
“The 1970s was an interesting era because adult films made a brief crossover into mainstream culture,” said Louche. “The stars in these films became household names. The films were celebrated. We love the look and feel of this era, the films are funny because the acting is terrible and the plot is corny and full of holes.”
Louche explained that burlesque is normally seen as Dita Von Teese-esque, classic and very sexy, but it’s much more than that. “Burlesque is about challenging people’s perception about females sexuality, [and] in the 1940’s and 1950’s there were shows put on by men,” she said. “The burlesque I know now is women putting on shows for women and exploring different ideas of sexuality.”
“I’ve studied acting and dancing, I think the humour and raunch is the easiest ways to grab someone’s attention to take them on a journey, and burlesque lets me do that,” she concluded. (AMal)
May 6, 8pm. Red Rattler Theatre, 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville. $30. Tickets & info: moshtix.com.au or facebook.com/perverseproductions
BY ATHINA MALLIS
