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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!

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