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TOTALLY GOURDGEOUS

Formed in 1998, Australian band Totally Gourdgeous are four outrageously diverse singer/songwriter/musicians united under gourd. Indeed, playing instruments made from those woody cucurbits brings their music together to make folk funk philosophy to feed your wildest pumpkin longings. Penelope Swales (guitar), Carl Pannuzzo (drums), Mal Webb (bass, mbira and bugle) and Andrew Clermont (violin, mandolin and guitar) sing songs written by themselves and a few dear friends.

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What started as a howl of grief and rage in response to the constant reports of Australian women being lost to intimate partner homicide has culminated in a compelling one-woman musical about a woman determined to survive. 

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The show traces one woman’s path from despair to empowerment after fleeing the family home in fear for her life. Tilly’s journey unfolds as she finds the courage to seek help, navigate the Courts, retrieve her children and finally secure safe housing and new employment.

 

The show uses a mix of original songs and multimedia to give us a window into a process often hidden from public view. Back to Me’s mission is to create empathy for and understanding of the barriers women face when trying to escape a violent relationship and rebuild their lives.

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Content warning: This show contains references to homelessness and family and domestic violence.

If you or someone close to you is at risk of family violence, you can call 1800 RESPECT free of charge, 24/7.

Or, visit https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/ for more information on support available to Victorians. 

CONTACT

penelope@penelopeswales.com

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