lies, lies and propaganda presents

bicycle

by danielle baynes

“To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new toy…To women, it was a steed upon which they rode into a new world.”
- Munsey’s Magazine, 1896

A Transylvanian Count gives a Victorian Englishwoman a bicycle.  But this gift comes with a price: midnight supper at his place. This invitation proves too tempting to resist and her mortal life is changed forever. Bicycle is a one-woman play about conquering fears, parting legs and the unexpected turns life can take after dining with a monster. 

★★★★ "Danielle Baynes is a supernatural force to be reckoned with in this fanciful, original dramatic comedy-thriller...Beautifully underscored and punctuated with musical sound effects by violinist and singer Pip Dracakis." - The Advertiser

"A passionate piece of writing, insightful and brilliantly elucidating through a narrative that is at once personal and universal." - Suzy Goes See

★★★★ "This show is utterly surprising: edgy theatre, bold and fierce, especially for feisty women." - InDaily

"A superb performance from Danielle Baynes and Pip Dracakis...As usual Lies Lies and Propaganda have brought a first class production to our Sydney stages, and it is one you will not want to miss." - Lisa Thatcher

★★★★ "An indisputably modern work jam-packed with ideas about female liberty...Thanks to direction by Michael Dean, and muscular movement direction by Amanda Laing...the bicycle becomes a conduit for all of the ideas that pulse through the show." - Great Scott

"A gripping, chilling thriller that holds an important deeper meaning, beyond the blood lust. A wonderful blend of comedy, truth, suspense, movement and music...a must see for all audiences." - Broadway World

★★★★1/2 "Baynes is spellbindingly captivating in her storytelling...Adding to the beauty is the luscious voice and virtuoso violin playing of Pip Dracakis." - Glam Adelaide

"A nuanced and intelligent discussion of women’s oppression throughout history...A celebration of women defying social norms and riding off into a new world." - Aussie Theatre

The sydney production of bicycle was made with the generous support of the city of sydney.