Testostrogen, by Joanna Pearce, tells the story of a man dealing with a powerful inclination to dress in women’s clothes and then making the decision to switch genders completely. Male to female transformation on stage!

See the play onstage this February at Pitt Street Theatre in Auckland.

Some men feel the need and have the most powerful inclinations to dress in women’s clothing, why is this? Testostrogen discusses this behavior. There are many forms of cross-dressing; in some men and indeed women it’s been an uncontrollable desire ever since they can remember and leads to gender dysphoria then full transformation. In some men the need to “DRESS” often develops in later life, our story explores this avenue.

The play partially mirrors playwright Joanna Pearce’s own gender transition journey and she plays the part of the main character, Steve, who later becomes Stephanie.

Professional actor Denise Snoad will play two roles – Steve’s partner and boss.

The play is directed Adam Burrell.