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Overdose on love (and gazpacho)


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.


Following his award-winning, critically acclaimed seasons of Cry Baby and American Psycho, Alexander Berlage returns to the Hayes to direct this exhilarating comedy, based on the iconic movie by Pedro Almodóvar.

 

Event details

Venue: Hayes Theatre
Bookings: https://boxoffice.hayestheatre.com.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx
Start Date: Thursday 05 June 2025

Prices
Previews
Adult $75
Under 35 $55
Weekday Matinees
Adult $85
Concession/Group (8+) $75
Under 35 $75
Weeknights & Weekend Matinees
Adult $89
Concession/Group (8+) $79
Under 35 $69
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings
Adult $99
Concession/Group (8+) $89
*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.

Times
Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday 1:00pm (JUNE 5 Only)
Saturday 2:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm & 6:30pm
*No matinee performance on Sat 10 May
*No Tuesday performance on 27 May and 3 June

Running Time
Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes – including interval

Content Warnings
Some comedic references to sex, drug use, suicide, terrorism.
Gunshot sounds.

Recommended for 12+

 

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