MEET THE WOMAN NOT AFRAID TO TALK ABOUT SEX & DEATH ON THE STAGE
Donné Restom is a storyteller set on making you laugh, cry, and gasp simultaneously. Throughout September, Restom will bring her two most compelling works to the Sydney Fringe Festival, addressing the complex themes of sex and death.
The highly anticipated "Kink In The Tale: Storytelling for Grownups" will play for two nights on September 19 and 21 at the Bordello Room at Kings Cross Hotel. The show features contributions from award-winning authors Dylin Hardcastle and Luke Carman, actor Duncan Fellows, frontman Dan McIvor, and Restom herself.
“It’s a daring and hilarious exploration of our sexual quirks, aiming to challenge societal taboos and encourage open dialogue on a subject often whispered about,” Restom said.
A suburban mum and self-confessed sexual adventurer, Restom believes the time is ripe to open the conversation around sex and intimacy, by bringing together a collection of brilliant minds to share their stories. The storytelling event promises to appeal to fans of Story Club, Queerstories, Bravewords Live, and anyone seeking a unique theatre experience.
“Walk in the door with an open mind,” Restom said. “Respect, consent, non-judgment, and an open heart will make you the best kind of listener — and a better lover as well.”
In addition, Restom will present her one-woman show, "Everyone In My Family Is Dead Or About To Be," running from September 3-7 at the Emerging Artist Share House at Erskineville Town Hall. The heartfelt and darkly humorous play reflects on grief, resilience and family through personal stories.
Restom says the loss of her brother to suicide when she was 15 deeply influenced the work. “I share intimate family stories whilst pondering broader questions about death such as ‘what is the most environmentally friendly method of body disposal, and how long should you wait before disposing someone’s ashes?”
“Death is the last bastion of the unknown, one that as a curious, creative person I find endlessly fascinating. Is death the end, or is it, in fact, the beginning?”
