on 2 January 2011. At the time of closing, the show had played 30 previews and 69 regular performances. The show later ran in London's West End at the Playhouse Theatre, with television star Tamsin Greig in the leading role. Future Television adaptation In January 2022, it was reported that Apple TV+ will be adapting the film into a television series with Gina Rodriguez set to star and executive produce. See also List of submissions to the 61st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Spanish submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film References External links Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown: A Sweet New Style – an essay by Elvira Lindo at The Criterion Collection 1988 films 1988 comedy-drama films 1988 independent films 1980s black comedy films 1980s feminist films 1980s Spanish-language films Best Film Goya Award winners El Deseo films European Film Awards winners (films) Films adapted into plays Films about actors Films based on works by Jean Cocteau Films directed by Pedro Almodóvar Films featuring a Best Actress Goya Award-winning performance Films produced by Agustín Almodóvar Films scored by Bernardo Bonezzi Films set in Madrid Films shot in Madrid Spanish black comedy films Spanish comedy-drama films Spanish independent films Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award winners