Witty, fierce and fearless. Mad Women is a play inspired by three outstanding Latin American women artists living with bipolar disorder. It is a fictional portrayal of Frida Khalo, Violeta Parra and Judith Marquez’s mental health journeys from life to death, in the form of intertwined monologues.
As a unique creative experiment, Mad Women has developed two versions of a brand-new play in parallel; one starred by professional actors and one by community members. The same director and creative team lead the process, to develop an innovative, inclusive and diverse experience.
The play fights the stereotypes and stigmas of what has historically meant to “be a woman” with mental health challenges. It is a brutally honest conversation about sexuality, motherhood, gender oppression and the role of women in the arts. The text was written through an R&D process that involved workshops with underrepresented groups of women, and explorative rehearsals with trained performers linked to mental health conditions.
Mad Women is a project funded by the Arts Council England and led by critically acclaimed Latinx director and playwright, Constanza Hola Chamy, in partnership with St Margaret's House. Learn more about Mad Women here.
Join us at St. Margaret’s House for the Community Cast version of the play & a Q&A with the creative team on Sunday 17th March at 3pm.
Interested in seeing the community cast and/or the professional cast in different venues? Check out the list of dates & venues below:
Community Cast
St Margaret's House (E2 9PL)
17th March 15:00
Professional Cast
Etcetera Theatre (NW1 7BU)
19, 20, 21, 22nd March 18:45 - 20:15
27,28th March 21:00 - 22:30
Both casts
(Followed by Q&As)
Rich Mix (E1 6LA)
23rd of March 16:00 and 19:30
Oxford House (E2 6HG)
24th March 15:00 and 16:40
Book your tickets for these performances here: https://linktr.ee/madwomenplay
Contact:
madwomen@constanzahola.com
Instagram and Twitter: @madwomenplay
Venue Access:
We are happy provide a free PA ticket for anyone with access requirements. If you require a PA ticket please call us on 020 8980 2092 and we’ll discuss your requirements and arrange a free ticket for your PA.
The Mulberry Hall
Step-free access
Narrowest door width: 87cm
Fixed hearing loop system
Accessible toilet in space
Chair sizes:
Red padded chairs: 45cm wide x 48cm deep
Blue plastic chairs: 48cm wide x 40cm deep