Want to tell a story?
Gothic Noir
Submit your story for our next show in Lausanne, Switzerland — 31st October 2026 (Saturday)
A storytelling show for divorced women and their friends in English in Lausanne
Call for Stories
Gothic Noir
We’re looking for women to share their stories at the next Ladies’ Night, storytelling show in Lausanne, Switzerland — on October 31st, 2026.
The rules are simple:
- It must fit with the theme
- Be your story — where you’re the main character, not your ex
Deadline: September 30th, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Every woman has a story she's never said outloud
Tell us a dark story.
Something raw, emotional, and true that doesn’t keep me up at night.
Stories like the one I scribbled into the backs of notebooks when I was in high school. During class. I called it poetry. But it was really about me trying to make sense of the world.
The theme for the Ladies’ Night: Chapter 6 is gothic noir. Like every time we put out a call, the format and definition of the show will change depending on the stories.
It's your story -- not a story about your ex
We’re looking for stories from:
- Writers and storytellers
- Comedians and performers
- Women who have lived through a divorce
- Anyone eager to share honest, original stories
- You don’t have to be divorced to tell a story, but your story needs to work within the theme.
What is Ladies’ Night?
Ladies’ Night is a storytelling show where divorced women take the stage and own their stories. Each story told is true and covers all different stages from life after divorce.
Stories are told by divorced women and our friends 🙂
Apply to Share Your Story
Everyone loves a good story, especially one that's true.
For new voices who have a story to share and might want a little help —
Stories hit differently when they're written by women
Writing Workshop
I needed a little push and structure to get myself to write and share stories on stage. Maybe you could use that too?
In the weeks leading up to the show, I’m hosting a Writing Workshop. This class is designed for those who know they have a story, but might not be sure how to tell it.
Let’s workshop it.
In this class, you’ll get guidance, structure, and encouragement to write your hot mess story. You can bring a draft or just an idea, and together we’ll shape it into a story you’ll feel confident sharing on stage.
Trust me, I’m going to be writing my piece along with you.
Learn more about the writing workshop and register — class starts the week of September 29th!
— Laura
We can't wait to hear your story 💌
About us
Dispatched Divorcée is a global community helping women own their voice and confidently build the life they want after divorce.
Founded in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2024, we bring women together both online and in person — starting in the city where our story began. Through retreats, resources, a shop, and live events, we make post-divorce life less lonely, less shameful, and a whole lot more joyful.
We believe — you’re not broken, you’re in-between.
