22 May 2025

Killer Boobs

Killer Boobs is a show about a breast cancer support group that meets once a month discovers a potentially lifesaving, but very expensive drug is not being funded by the government.

The eclectic group of women discover that a potentially lifesaving but very expensive drug is not being funded by the government. The support group try everything they can, whether above board or not, to convince the officious Pharmac CEO of the need to pay for access to the drug.

Meanwhile, one of their number has an issue with her Māori identity; another has problems on the home front; and a third is looking for love while appearing to be happily married. On top of all this, the women take on an ambitious and potentially controversial town planning project.

Please note: Seating is by general admission, no seat numbers allocated. Wheelchair access is available.

 

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The eclectic group of women discover that a potentially lifesaving but very expensive drug is not being funded by the government. The support group try everything they can, whether above board or not, to convince the officious Pharmac CEO of the need to pay for access to the drug.

Meanwhile, one of their number has an issue with her Māori identity; another has problems on the home front; and a third is looking for love while appearing to be happily married. On top of all this, the women take on an ambitious and potentially controversial town planning project.

Please note: Seating is by general admission, no seat numbers allocated. Wheelchair access is available.

 

Location
Elmwood Auditorium, 27 Aikmans Road, Merivale

Event contact

Canterbury Repertory Theatre bookings@repertory.nz www.repertory.nz/show/killer-boobs/

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