Dry Bits – One-Woman Show by Imogen Ashby (Playhouse, Sheffield)

A fearless, funny and furious new show smashing menopause taboos

Dry Bits is a bold new one-woman show from Sheffield-based writer and performer Imogen Ashby, developed with support from Sheffield Theatres and funded by the Arts Council England.

Subtitled “Not just the change but the remix”, this riotous production takes menopause out of the shadows and throws it centre stage — with candour, chaos, and a killer 1980s soundtrack.

What to expect

For centuries, the menopause has been whispered about, joked about, or ignored entirely. Dry Bits does the opposite.

Expect:

• Office meltdowns and midnight sweats

• Teenage ghosts and Hulk-level fury

• Unexpected dance moves

• Brutal honesty mixed with big laughs

With humour, rage and heart in equal measure, Imogen becomes your fearless guide through a life being rewritten from the inside out — messy, maddening, and surprisingly liberating.

Why this show matters

More than a comedy about hot flushes, Dry Bits is:

• A rallying cry

• A revelation

• And a brilliant night out

It invites audiences to laugh, rage, reflect — and feel seen.

Perfect for anyone who has ever Googled:
“What is happening to me?”

Audience information

• Age guidance: 16+

• Accessible performances available

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/dry-bits