Suzy Homemaker
by Erica Mulkern
Thu 16th July 2026 7:30pm
Suzy Homemaker is a bold solo contemporary dance by Erica Mulkern, exploring feminism across the Edwardian era, the 1920s and 1950s suburbia. Through humour, music and striking physical storytelling, three women confront roles imposed upon them, revealing desire, resistance and domestic perfection turned dark, in this powerful, accessible theatrical performance.
Susannah is an Edwardian socialite in 1903.
Ms. S. is a Burlesque performer in the 1920s.
Suzy is a 1950s housewife that has more to her than meets the eye…
Suzy Homemaker was a line of miniature functional toy household appliances produced by Topper Toys, and launched in 1966, teaching girls how to be the perfect housewife. In this performance we see women throughout history trapped in a role they did not ask for, and had no choice in. Following the Suffragette movement, before police quash the revolution; a double life; and domestic bliss turned nightmare, Suzy
Homemaker invites you to be the perfect housewife, just like your mother.
Erica Mulkern MA is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer and mentor based in West Yorkshire, UK.
She trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance where she received a First Class Hons Degree and the Carolyn Woolridge Prize. She also gained a Distinction in an MA in Contemporary Dance.
During her time as a professional dancer she has worked with Opera North, Black Box Dance Company in Denmark, Jana Bitterová, Mercurial Dance, The Hexagon Collective, Constella OperaBallet, Tina Tarpgaard, Jason Mabana, Marie Brolin-Tani, Steph Giles, Dionysia Bouzioti, Joseph Reay-Reid, Northern Dance, Lila Naruse, Jacob Stage, Melody Putu, Alexander Michael, Balbir Singh Dance Company and Gerry Turvey. Other choreographers she has worked with include: Jos Baker, Laila Diallo, Vanessa Grasse, Lila Dance, Gemma Harrison and Gwen Rakotovao.
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