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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Hayes Theatre


Overdose on love (and gazpacho)

Step into the vibrant, hilarious world of 1980s Madrid, where Pepa, a heartbroken actress, finds her life spiralling out of control after her lover’s sudden disappearance.

As she searches for answers, Pepa navigates a series of increasingly outrageous events alongside a cast of eccentric characters — including a vengeful ex-wife, a best friend entangled with an international terrorist, a power-suited lawyer, and enough sedative-laced gazpacho to knock out half of Spain.

Following his award-winning, critically acclaimed seasons of Cry Baby and American Psycho, Alexander Berlage returns to the Hayes to direct this exhilarating comedy, based on the iconic movie by Pedro Almodóvar.

Event Details:

  • Dates: 9 May - 8 June 2025

  • Times:
    Wednesday – Saturday 7:30pm
    Thursday 1:00pm (JUNE 5 Only)
    Saturday 2:00pm
    Sunday 5:00pm

    *No matinee performance on Sat 10 May

  • Duration: Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes – including interval

  • Ages: Recommended for 12+

  • Location: Hayes Theatre

  • Warnings: Some comedic references to sex, drug use, suicide, terrorism.
    Gunshot sounds.

  • Notes: Wheelchair Accessible

More info & tickets here.