Screenings with Q&As
Join Joanna & leading experts to explore how medicine, community and creativity come together in healing.
Book Tickets
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April 14 | Brighton, 6.15pm
Duke's at Komedia, Brighton
Richard Simcock, Consultant Oncologist & Chief Medical Officer Macmillan Cancer Support.
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April 15 | East Finchley, 8pm
Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley
Katrina Jacobs Sarig, Executive Director & Founder, Cancestry
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April 21 | Norwich, 6.15pm
Cinema City Picturehouse, Norwich
Simon Pain, Consultant Breast surgeon, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
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April 22 | Cambridge, 6.15pm
Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge
Marc Tischkowitz, Professor and Honorary NHS Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics, Cambridge.
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April 28 | York, 6.15pm
City Screen Picturehouse, York
Matt Harper-Hardcastle, CEO and Artistic Director, Next Door But One, Community Arts
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May 3 | Nottingham*, 12 noon
Broadway Cinema, Nottingham
All profits will support the Nottingham Hospitals Charity Arts Programme. *Screening only
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May 5 | Oxford, 5.45pm
Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
Toral Gathani, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Oxford University Hospitals & Associate Professor, Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Oxford University
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May 6 | Brixton, 6.30pm
The Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton
Yulia Baynham, PalB2 advocate
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May 7 | Bath, 6.30pm
Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Mark Beresford, Consultant Oncologist, Royal United Hospital Bath & Chair of UK Breast Cancer Group.
Goodbye Breasts! is a 70-minute documentary that chronicles the inspiring and offbeat recovery of Joanna Callaghan, a two-time hereditary cancer patient who takes a radically creative approach to healing after breast cancer treatment.
Following a double mastectomy, Joanna reclaims her body in the most unexpected ways—building a giant inflatable breast, devising song-and-dance routines inspired by post-surgery exercises, and throwing a party to celebrate breasts. Her journey is not just one of physical healing but also a powerful exploration of body acceptance and resilience.
Through a blend of self-shot footage, animation, and archival clips, the film brings humour and heart to the sensitive topic of breast cancer recovery. Joanna’s imaginative outlook shines through as she revisits her treatment, reconnects with family, and meets others to share stories. Along the way, she faces the emotional toll of illness, navigates her own transformation, and demonstrates the power of creativity as a tool for survival.
In this raw yet uplifting documentary, Goodbye Breasts! delivers a message of hope and joy, shedding light on the deeply personal and universal experiences of those affected by breast cancer. Joanna’s journey is both deeply individual and part of the larger conversation on illness, recovery, and the importance of community. With an inventive approach and a fresh perspective on breast cancer, this documentary inspires viewers to find humour, hope, and healing even in the most difficult circumstances.
Watch the trailer