Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane, Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek.
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar
Presented by Pinwheel Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co
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.
Prices
Previews
Adult $75
Under 35 $55
Weekday Matinees
Adult $85
Concession/Group (8+) $75
Under 35 $75
Weeknights & Weekend Matinees
Adult $89
Concession/Group (8+) $79
Under 35 $69
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings
Adult $99
Concession/Group (8+) $89
*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.
Times
Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday 1:00pm (JUNE 5 Only)
Saturday 2:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm & 6:30pm
*No matinee performance on Sat 10 May
*No Tuesday performance on 27 May and 3 June
Running Time
Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes – including interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Content Warnings
Some comedic references to sex, drug use, suicide, terrorism.
Gunshot sounds.
Recommended for 12+
Additional Info
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Cast & Creatives
Starring Amy Hack, Tisha Kelemen, Grace Driscoll, Tomáš Kantor, Sean Sinclair, Nina Carcione, Melissa Russo, Aaron Robuck and Andrew Cutcliffe.
May 31st (2pm & 7:30pm performances):
Melissa Russo will perform as PEPA
Carla Venezia will perform as PAULINA
Director Alexander Berlage
Choreographer Chiara Assetta
Musical Director Dylan Pollard
Set Designer Hailley Hunt
Costume Designer Sam Hernadez
Lighting Designer Phoebe Pilcher
Sound Designer Em-Jay Dwyer
Assistant Director Monica Sayers
Assistant Choreographer Carla Venezia
Assistant Costume Designer Emma Fitzgerald
Production Manager Angus Crampton
Stage Manager Cindy Cavero
Assistant Stage Manager Hana Barn
Senior Producer Kaleigh Giles
Casting Producer Sonia Dodd
Producer Laura CampbellMusicians Hazel Alexander, Jason Smith, Tom McCracken, Cypress Bartlett, Blake Cox and Jack Hawthorne
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Accessibility
Wheelchair Seating
A limited number of accessible seats are available in the front row of the theatre (A13-A15). These, as well as Companion seats, can be purchased through the ‘Book Now’ link.
Please contact the box office on (02) 8065 7337 if you have any questions regarding our accessibility.
For further information on our accessible practices and facilities, please head to our Accessibility Page.