When life doesn’t give you lemons, it gives
you Brenda…!

Since the age of 12, Lisa has never been without Brenda, and Brenda Lisa. But when gets too much, no choice but to take drastic action.

But who is Brenda? And why do we need to talk about her.

Based on a true story, this one woman show is brilliant, funny, tart black comedy which highlights the struggles of many women in today’s society, The Brenda Productions proud to present its debut play ‘We Need To Talk About Brenda’.

Brenda is a name which Lisa has given to her diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition which the brain reacts negatively to a woman’s hormone fluctuations before her period. Symptoms can include severe mood swings, irritability, depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty in concentrating and feeling overwhelmed. These symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed as conditions such as bipolar or depression.

Unfortunately, it is estimated that 1 in 20 women and AFAB
individuals suffer from PMDD, with 34% of those attempting to
take their own life during a PMDD episode. This number does
not account for missed or misdiagnosis nor women who
ovulatory cycle is suppressed by hormonal, chemical or
surgical means.

Having tried every line of treatment, the audience meet Lisa on her way to the last solution – saying goodbye to ‘Brenda’ permanently by having a hysterectomy.

That 1 person could be your wife, daughter, sister, work
colleague or friend!

Written and performed by Nichole Brown, Directed by Rhonwen Mc Cormack

Suitability – recommended age 18+: contains strong language, sexual references and will mention suicide, suicidal thoughts self harm.

Saturday 19th April at 7.30pm, doors at 7pm.