‘(It’s a) sex-positive, feminist cult cabaret’: Cliteratus

THE power of glam is in the hands of Darwinites at D-Fest tonight, with cosmic feminist show Glittery Clittery giving Territorians tools to smash the patriarchy with a sparkle

Rowena Hutson (left), Tessa Waters and Victoria Falconer (right) are smashing the patriarchy with their show Glittery Clittery at Darwin Festival. Picture: Nicole Cleary

THE power of glam is in the hands of Darwinites at D-Fest tonight, with cosmic feminist show Glittery Clittery giving Territorians tools to take on the patriarchy with a sparkle.

Fringe Wives Club members Victoria Falconer, Tessa Waters and Rowena Hutson are the Cliterati, a society dedicated to combating misogyny and oppression through their show Glittery Clittery: A ConSensual Party.

Hutson described the show as a “sex-positive, feminist cult cabaret”.

“We would generally say cult feminist cosmic disco,” she said.

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It was inspired by the trio realising how they didn’t discuss taboo topics such as the female body outside their friends group.

“This is a show about having a giggle because things can be pretty funny,” Hutson said.

Glittery Clittery starring Tessa Waters (heart bum) Rowena Hutson (blue suit) and Victoria Falconer-Pritchard (80s ponytail) is on tonight at The Lighthouse. Picture: Nicole Cleary

“But also let’s get down to the brass tax and share all the funny, weird, amazing things our bodies can do.

“It’s us talking about toxic masculinity and the toxicity of the patriarchy and the way it effects all our lives no matter what gender you identify with.”

The trio tackle hard-hitting topics such as the anatomy of the female reproductive system, censorship and the sexist history of pockets through sequins, original tunes and wicked dance moves.

“It’s very hard and kind of serious but actually this show is the most openly joyful show I’ve ever done in my whole life,” Hutson said.

“I regularly end up laughing on stage at the antics of my co-wives.”

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Hutson and her co-wives hope to educate and empower Territorians, and spread the word about #glamtavism.

“We hope it creates a space that feel safe to laugh and be open to new ideas,” she said.

“We want people to feel comfortable to come out of the show feeling empowered and feeling like even in small ways there are ways they can take action in their lives, not only to improve their lives but the lives of people around them.”

Where: The Lighthouse, Festival Park

When: 8.45pm on Sunday 11