Prostate Not Prostrate Play

🎭 Welcome to The Prostate, Not Prostrate – A Night of Laughter, Learning & Community
Tagline: “When Silence is the Real Thief”

📅 Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Europe/London)
📍 Venue: Nottingham Contemporary

Join us for an unforgettable evening where theatre meets real-life health conversations.

The Prostate, Not Prostrate is a bold and funny monologue that explores the challenges men face with prostate health—through the eyes of Patty Dumplin, a loving wife navigating her husband’s changing habits. Patty brings humour, warmth, and honesty to the stage, showing how women are often the first to notice subtle signs and symptoms. Created with guidance from Orchid Community Champions, the play makes a serious topic approachable while keeping you laughing and thinking.

🎤 Post-Show Discussion with Orchid Champions

Stay after the performance for a lively discussion led by Ali Orhan from Orchid, with contributions from Orchid Community Champions who helped shape the play. Hear personal stories, get practical advice, and learn why early detection is so crucial.

📊 Why This Matters

• Over 55,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year.
• Around 12,000 men die from it annually.
• Black men are at significantly higher risk—1 in 4 will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to 1 in 8 white men.
• Yet, 57% of Black African and Black Caribbean men are unaware that their ethnicity affects their risk of developing prostate cancer. (Orchid)

🎟️ Why You Should Attend

This is more than a play—it’s a community experience. Come for the laughs, stay for the learning, and leave with a deeper understanding of how families can support each other in the fight against prostate cancer. Patty Dumplin’s story is a reminder that speaking up, noticing changes, and taking action can save lives.

Reserve your tickets now and join the conversation!