WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT
SYDNEY, 14 MAY,2025
The exhilarating musical comedy Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown officially opens at Hayes Theatre Co tonight. This vibrant production will run for a strictly limited season until 8 June with tickets available from hayestheatre.com.au
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.
Based on the iconic 1988 film by Pedro Almodóvar, this musical features a book by Jeffrey Lane and music and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbeck. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is presented by Pinwheel Productions in association with Hayes Theare Co.
Amy Hack (Yentl, Hedwig and The Angry Inch) plays Pepa, while Andrew Cutcliffe (The Dismissal, Caroline or Change) is her missing lover Ivan. Tisha Kelemen (Little Women, Nine) is Lucia, Ivan’s ex-wife, and her son Carlos is played by Tomáš Kantor (Fangirls, West Side Story). Pepa’s best friend Candela is played by Grace Driscoll (Sunset Boulevard, Nice Work If You Can Get It) and film director Hector by Sean Sinclair (& Juliet, Aladdin). Aaron Robuck (Parade, Bring It On the Musical) plays a taxi driver who dispenses tissues, mints and advice in equal proportion, while Nina Carcione (The Gruffalo, Brigadoon) plays Carlos’ frustrated fiancée Marisa and Melissa Russo (The Producers, Fangirls) is the power-suited lawyer Paulina.
Following his award-winning, critically acclaimed seasons of Cry Baby and American Psycho, Alexander Berlage returns to the Hayes to direct this exhilarating comedy alongside choreography by Chiara Assetta and musical direction by Dylan Pollard.
Come and enjoy Pedro Almodóvar’s wild colourful comedy of love, chaos, and gazpacho – where one day in Madrid can up-end your entire life.
WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Presented by Pinwheel Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co
Book by Jeffrey Lane, Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar
Director Alexander Berlage
Choreographer Chiara Assetta
Musical Director Dylan Pollard
Set Designer Hailley Hunt
Lighting Designer Phoebe Pilcher
AV and Sound Design Em-Jay Dwyer
Production shots can be found here
SEASON DETAILS
Venue: Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point
Season: Until 8 June
Times: Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs 1pm (June 5 only), Sat 2pm, Sun 1 & 6:30pm
Price: From $85 Adult, $75 Concession, $75 Preview
Bookings: www.hayestheatre.com.au | (02) 8065 7337
