Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
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.
Presented by Hayes Theatre Co.
Running time: approximately 150 minutes.
Seasons
- Hayes Theatre, Sydney NSW — 9 May 2025 to 31 May 2025 · tickets