She Works Hard For (No) Money, presented by Backyard Flamingo and Anywhere Festival

24 JULY - 2 AUGUST 2025

The Precinct

Ever wonder how the dishwasher magically loads itself? Or how the farewell card appears at exactly the right time when someone retires? Welcome to the world of She Works Hard For (No) Money — a black comedy that dives headfirst into the chaotic circus of unpaid labour.

From "I don't know where the towels are kept!" to "Just tell me what to do!", this show uncovers the comedy and tragedy of weaponised incompetence — the art of pretending not to know, so you don't have to do the boring stuff. And we're not naming names, but if the shoe fits (and he can find it), maybe that man in your life needs a wake-up call.

Written by Samantha Hill, this hilariously infuriating comedy of labours will be transplanted into a real office space for the Anywhere Festival. It'll be just like being at work: you'll laugh, you'll cry, and then you'll stuff yourself with cake…

  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.