ABOUT THE MONOLOGUES
Hot Flashes, the menopause monologues was written by Helena Jevons between Lockdown and 2024, when it was turned into a podcast. It now exists to educate, entertain and exorcise ignorance around menopause and help women find their voices, useing writing to process their own journeys into perimenopause and beyond. We offer a unique blend of podcasts, live performances, and books that delve into the diverse experiences of menopause. Join us in breaking the taboo and embracing the unfiltered reality of this natural phase of life.
 Creation Myth |  office thermostat |  gentler times |  7 equal dabs |
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 bartender |  witch |  pta queen |  Quork X7 |
 Lady Macbeth |
Tune in to our thought-provoking and entertaining podcasts where we share the monologues which cover the physical, emotional, mental and even psychospiritual aspects of menopause. Our diverse range of monologues ensure an engaging listening experience that empowers and informs.
There is one published collection of 48 menopause monologues and a second in the works, as well as a menopause tracking journal on the way.
We are working with a number of boutique drama studios to put on collection one of the menopause monologues. Please get in touch if you regarding rights if would like to do the same, or if you would like us to organise a writing or performance workshop with you.
Helen Quigley is the producer and presenter of the Hot Flashes podcast, Director of podcast production agency Soundliness and Co-Director of B7 Media. She is also founder of Audioteria, a digital platform designed to promote, market and distribute independent radio drama.
Helena Jevons is the writer of the menopause monologues who spoke with over 150 women during covid about their experiences of perimenopause, menopause, HRT, alternative approaches and medical gaslighting. She still pinches herself every day that these amazing women also feel passionately about these pieces.
Natalie Chisholm heads up our live panels, guest interview podcasts and webinars (coming soon, keep your eyes peeled). She also debut performed 'Seven Equal Dabs' and 'Dryrobe wankers at the first live Brighton show.
Eleanor Clarke is our facilitation and grantwriting whizz, ensuring all our (boring) things like CIC registrations are done properly and on time as well as working with Helena facilitating writing workshops across Essex and Sussex.
Rosie Nalley is the backbone of the live shows and all our systems and processes. She stage manages our live shows and keeps us all in order. She debut performed 'Not the same clock' at the first Brighton Show leaving no dry eyes in the house, and is also a talented burlesque performer.