Like a comedy night, but the material is us.

Drinks & Downloads is a cheeky interactive night for women who have reached the age where pretending everything is fine has become far more exhausting than simply telling the truth.

Hosted by Tarryn Raath from Bright Life Project, the Perimenopause Edition brings her online comedy into a room full of women who aren't sure if they get it but they don't care at this stage. Fun is the priority and f* everything else.

What is interactive comedy?

It’s a combination of stand-up-style storytelling, live sketches, anonymous audience stories, ridiculous midlife incidents and possibly an opportunity to get involved if you like.

This is not a menopause seminar with jokes stapled to it. You won’t be handed a workbook, asked to optimise yourself or told to drink more water.

It’s a night out. A room full of recognition. A chance to laugh at the strange, infuriating and unexpectedly liberating experience of becoming a midlife woman.

Bring your own favourite snacks or nibbles

Rather than guessing what a room full of women wants to eat—and adding the cost to everyone’s ticket—we’re making food BYO.

Bring your favourite snacks, nibbles or a small grazing box. Cater for your own cravings, intolerances and deeply personal cheese requirements. No mystery canapé. No sad dietary substitute. No obligation to share.

Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar throughout the night. Please note that the venue does not allow BYO alcohol.

On the night

Arrive from 6.15 pm, get yourself a drink, catch up with friends and visit the interactive stations. You’ll be able to submit a funny story or question for the show.

Come with friends or come alone. Either way, you’ll be in a room full of women ready to have a laugh at—and for—ourselves.