The Enchanted Penis

A warm, witty comedy about books, wine, and the messiness of middle-aged life.

When one book club discovers a scandalous new novel hits close to home, friendship, fantasy, and fiction hilariously collide. Smart, sharp, full of heart, and a touch of magic phallus.

Four middle-aged friends meet for their long-running book club, where wine flows and banter flies. Their reading list ranges from trashy self-help books to ancient tea manuals, and each new book sparks discussions that explore the messy truths of their lives. Alison, Noni, Margot, and Helen navigate aging bodies, stalled ambitions, buried resentments, and rekindled desires—nothing is off-limits. Then there’s Roger—the one lover they all have in common—who serves as both a running joke and a mirror as they compare notes on love and lust.

But when a new book choice—a bodice-ripper about a literally enchanted penis—hits close to home, the line between fiction and reality blurs, spinning their misadventures into a layered meta-mystery. It’s a sharp, big-hearted romp that marries domestic realism with absurd fantasy, filled with big laughs and heartfelt truths. This brand new play is a warm, witty celebration of female friendship and desire. Perfect for audiences who love smart comedies with heart.

• $30.00 + $3.30 fee
• 26 June 2025
• 70 minutes
• 19:30
• Holden Street Theatres
• The Arch