FUNCTIONAL BOTTOM - AN ENCORE

 “Their chaotic style – jumping off script, throwing in some physical comedy, and eventually finding their way back to the story – is mesmerising to watch, this autobiographical hour has real power.” - Theatre First.

“An entertaining and shocking debut that takes you through a year in the life of medical drama, sex and relationships”- ArtsHub.

Returning for one night only is Functional Bottom, fresh from its successful debut at Melbourne International Comedy Festival- as a special fundraiser ahead of touring to Brisbane in October- where it has been programmed by Melt Open.

"A fusion of storytelling, performance art, filth, provocation and tears, Functional Bottom is a darkly humorous exploration of a year in the life of Jessi Ryan – artiste, journalist, sex worker and hot f#%king mess.

How else to respond to an ‘anus horribilis’ in the era of the neo-Nazi, including nearly dying on the emergency room table, colon removal and the death of their scat-loving sugar daddy?

"Artistic firebrand" (The Age) Jessi Ryan turns to art, sex, truth-telling and maybe a cheeky nang to burn this mother-fucking trash pile to the ground. It’s time to take stock of their self-medication carnival, crawl back from the abyss and get to the bottom of it all.

Directed by Anna Piper Scott,  Functional Bottom explores, loss, survival and the art of clinging on with exquisitely manicured fingernails.

With 20 solo shows, three solo exhibitions and countless Australian and international performances to their credit, Jessi also has a formidable reputation for their journalistic work, including Walkley Award and Victorian Pride Award finalist nominations.

Strap yourselves in for a raw, unapologetic, messy and chaotic experience, where nothing is off limits, and rubber gloves are optional.