ACE supported award winning comedy drama on PMDD coming to Nottingham Playhouse
Arts & Toast with Kirsty Corbett
Sunday, 20 September 2026 - 9 minutes
Tell Me Where It Hurts – Live at Nottingham PlayhouseAward-winning theatre company Teepee Productions brings Tell Me Where It Hurts to Nottingham Playhouse on 15 October.Written by actor, writer and producer Tayla Kenyon, Kirsty sat down to find out about this powerful comedy-drama which shines a vital spotlight on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Balancing humour, heart and hard truths Kenyon explores what happens when women’s pain and mental health experiences are too often dismissed.The story follows Chrissy, a dedicated drama teacher navigating life, work and relationships while living with PMDD, and Annie, a talented student preparing for a life-changing audition. As their lives intersect, they confront the frustrations of feeling unheard while finding connection, understanding and strength in one another.In this podcast, we explore the story behind Tell Me Where It Hurts, Tayla’s creative journey, and why telling honest stories about women’s health matters.Supported by Arts Council England and The PMDD Project, and developed with dramaturgical support from the National Theatre’s New Writing Studio, Tell Me Where It Hurts is theatre that entertains, challenges and starts important conversations.🎭 Nottingham Playhouse 📅 15 October 2026🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via the Nottingham Playhouse website.
