After almost three years in development, with workshops and trial audiences, this show had its premier on 14th April, 2009 at Swiss House, 89 Flinders Lane, Melbourne as part of
With a cast of four — two men, two women — and filled with songs and laughter, it is a light-hearted and positive look at growing old.
From the very first performance
was a success. The first preview audience LOVED IT! They applauded, they laughed and they talked about it in the downstairs bar afterwards.
Every night there was someone who waited back to congratulate a particular cast member or to ask about where the show was going to be seen next.
Members of the theatre industry came to see the show at the Comedy Festival and here’s what some of them said:
“Absolutely Silly Old Buggers is a delicious look at aging.
A warm, poignant and very amusing blend of songs and pithy dialogue
performed by a talented cast. I highly recommend the show for all
age groups!”
Alan Fletcher, ‘Neighbours’ actor
“I loved Silly Old Buggers, found it very entertaining, the
writing, performing, music etc. was right on.”
John Gauci, Producer/Director
“Absolutely Silly Old Buggers was thoroughly entertaining
with clever and very funny lyrics. It obviously makes connection
with its audience who clearly enjoyed it.”
Alan Hopgood, Writer/Actor
“****ing Brilliant........S.O.B.”
Stefan Dennis, Actor