I Can Give You a Good Time

Synopsis

A stark garret room in Leeds, haunted by the specter of the Yorkshire Ripper. Lou, a seasoned prostitute, warily eyes her latest client, sensing something off-kilter about his demeanor

Lou, a streetwise prostitute with a trunk full of costumes and an encyclopedic knowledge of sexual quirks, meets John, a seemingly nondescript client whose intentions gradually reveal themselves as far from ordinary. Set against the backdrop of Leeds during the Yorkshire Ripper’s reign of terror, their encounter unfolds with a raw, documentary-like intensity.

Gilly Fraser’s I Can Give You a Good Time is a gripping psychological drama that delves into the complex and often violent intersection of sexuality, power, and fear. Through Lou and John’s tense interaction, Fraser exposes the deep-seated hatred towards female sexuality that lurks beneath society’s surface. As the night progresses, the play builds to a harrowing climax, forcing audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about gender relations and the vulnerability of women in a world shadowed by misogynistic violence.