Dry Season
by Rua Artsspoken-word-and-live-literature, theatre
Kat thought they were too young to worry about menopause; biology thought differently…
about the production
Kat takes you on a journey through a chaotic year of hormone issues, NHS visits, and unexpected camaraderie. Honest and intimate, with dark humour Dry Season tells Kat’s story of premature ovarian failure and questions our expectations of age and gender. Dry Season was created by Kat as a response to the shock of their unexpected diagnosis, and to encourage the discussion of issues around menopause. Having discovered that their initial feelings of shame and isolation were shared by countless others, Kat counters this, using the prism of their own journey to generate knowledge and empathy between people of different
about the artist
Pete Bearder is an award-winning spoken word poet, author and comic. His work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, The World Service, and Newsnight. Emmy the Harp is a classically trained harpist with a lifelong dedication to her craft. Her collaborations include duets and bands ranging from prog-rock to afrobeat.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 6 metres
depth: 4 metres
Projector, Table, Chair, basic lx rig, mic.
16yrs + ideal for women and people who experience menopause, LGBTQ+ artist, spoken word fans, contemporary theatre fans, ideal for 30yrs+
“Perfect mix of raw honesty, humour and beauty”
“Loved it – brilliant, engaging and vitally important”
Workshops facilitated by Kat are available. Every performance includes a 30min post Q&A with Kat.
£500 fee or open to discuss guarantees/deals.
Covid Risk Assessment available.
