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Promo images for my own Arts Council Funded production 'Suzy Homemaker.' I do own these costumes and wigs!

This character is Ms. S. A Burlesque performer from the late 20’s/early 30’s, Ms S works in a sleazy club but takes pride in her work and the independence it provides. However, with political turmoil and rowdy clientele around her, she questions who she is performing for. Her independence or the male gaze?

Suzy Homemaker was a line of miniature functional toy household appliances produced by Topper Toys, and launched in 1966, teaching girls how to be the perfect housewife.

In this performance we see women throughout history trapped in a role they did not ask for, and had no choice in. Following the Suffragette movement, before police quash the revolution; a double life; and domestic bliss turned nightmare, Suzy Homemaker invites you to be the perfect housewife, just like your mother.

Photo by Elly Welford

Suzy Homemaker is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.