A riotous game-show-style theatre piece using laughter and truth to transform the conversation on women’s health.
Devon-based theatre companies Stowaway Theatre, Yet to Be and Small Acorn Productions present The Dame Show – a brand-new show in development, premiering at Chapel Barn. Stay for a Q&A with the artists to discuss the show and the topic of women's health.
The Dame Show is a riotous new theatre piece disguised as a familiar TV game show - but instead of winning cuddly toys, the real prize is truth. With humour, heart and a healthy dose of provocation, the show asks why women’s health research has lagged behind, which myths still persist, and how this continues to affect care today.
Inspired by real-life stories, medical research and professional insight, The Dame Show puts women’s voices centre stage. These stories are sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-breaking, but always eye-opening - revealing the lived realities behind the statistics.
Expect the energy of classic game shows with a subversive twist: bingo with bite, Blind Date with brutal honesty, and The Generation Game reimagined for a modern audience. There are laughs, gasps, and the occasional outrageous prop - all in the name of shifting the narrative around women’s health.
Whether you are a woman, love a woman, or simply want to better understand half the population, The Dame Show offers something for everyone. This time, women aren’t just the contestants - they’re running the show.
Content warnings
This performance contains strong language and themes around women’s health.