Catherine Kodicek: Costume workers should lead the way in talking about menopause

Catherine Kodicek is a freelance head of costume, designer and supervisor. She is founder and co-chair of CiTEA (Costume in Theatre, Entertainment and Arts) and deputy chair of the Theatrical Guild.

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