Washing Machine Vortex

Washing Machine Vortex is a ‘Greek-style’ tragedy about rediscovering the power of feminism in my 50’s. I tell the story of finding new expression post menopause whilst doing the washing for my elderly father. As the washing goes round I go on a journey through the past. I discover the patriarchal routes of psychoanalysis and free myself from them by evoking the spirit of change through the Greek tragedy character of Electra. Washing Machine Vortex explores the intersections between sexuality, ageing and dementia. It creates space to think about time, memory and families. The performance uses autobiography, photographic visuals and a rocking ’60’s soundtrack. Performed by Sarah Archdeacon and Hannah Lane Black and White film by Jon C Archdeacon Dramaturgy by Tom Marshman Audience comment from work-in-progress at the Vagina Museum, Minge Fringe 2024 'I loved the colours and dreamlike, playful mood of the performance'. 'By turns, so funny but also so intimate, moving and bold'. 'The mix of humour, dispassionate narrative and slightly surreal dives into psychoanalysis were brilliant'. www.sarahmkarchdeacon