
FRESH KNICKERS (and a Gin & Tonic)
Written, Directed & Produced by Heather Davis
At 50, Cheryl thought life might slow down. What she didn’t expect was the rollercoaster of Perimenopause - a baffling barrage of symptoms no one warned her about. As she and her lifelong friend Sandra navigate the ups, downs, fun and downright weird moments of midlife, their husbands try and make sense of it all from the safe haven of the local pub.
This empowering, and side-splitting musical takes us on a journey of friendship, change and self-discovery. Along the way, Cheryl encounters a parade of eccentric characters, from nosy waiters, to spa therapists with more sass than skill - but none as unexpected as the rappin’ lifestyle guru Fuzzy B (Davina McCall was, regrettably, unavailable)
With a cheeky nod to Cinderella and a very messy spa day that leaves more questions than answers, FRESH KNICKERS (and a Gin & Tonic) asks: will Cheryl make it to the ball, or will her hot flashes get there first?
So, hold onto your knickers and have the ice cubes ready - you’re going to need a G&T after this show!
CAST
Sara Jane Derrick: Cheryl (John, Colin)
Lucia Fox: Sandra (Harry, Gina, Serene, Gloria, Angela)
Elliott McMillan: Fuzzy B (Larry, Nigel, James, Nina, Bev )
Sofia Ferreira: Swing
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer/ Director/ Producer: Heather Davis
Composer/ Musical Director: Georgina St. George
Set & Costume Design: William Hamilton-Tighe
Animation Film Design: Finley Nathan
Lighting, Sound Design & Operations: George Emberson
Callum Berris: Dramaturg
Annabel Caldwell: Intern Assistant Director
Megan Sharman: Stage Manager
Sofia Ferreira: Singing coach
There will be a POST-SHOW TALK and Q&A on Sunday 4th October
Content warnings: Discussion of Menopause
Fancy dinner and a show? Book at table at the Drayton Arms pub now and enjoy the pre-theatre menu before heading upstairs!
Theatre Company Reviews:
5*
"Highly Comedic" - Gray Adams-Hall, Colchester Fringe
"Hints of Victoria Wood" - Dr Paul Davies, Colchester Fringe
Production Details
Run Time:
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Act One: 50 mins
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Act Two: 45 mins
Age Restrictions:
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15
Tickets:
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£16.00 Standard
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£14.00 Concession
Performances:
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Sun 5th Oct 2025 - 5:00 pm
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Mon 6th Oct 2025 - 7:30 pm