Codgers by Don Reid

Everyone either knows one, is related to one, lives with one - or is one!
Eavesdrop on six senior Aussie men, some of them mates since war service, as they sweat it out together each week in a gym and are taken on inter-connected journeys that are challenging, touching and very funny. When secrets, differences and loss of trust threaten to destroy the long established friendships, they learn that ‘difference' is more a matter of point of view; that ‘you wouldn't be dead for quids' and, no matter what, that you gotta laugh!  Women see their husbands, adult children see their fathers, grandchildren see Grandad and the senior Australian male sees himself: whether he's a WWII veteran, full of jokes and denial; a spry young lad of 60; scared and starting to lose it at 70; or Asian and still on the outer at 80.  A comedy about ageing, friendship and being a codger.

Director Wayne Harrison
Set and Costume Designer Nicholas Dare
Lighting Designer Nicholas Higgins
With
Ronald Falk, Ron Haddrick, Edwin Hodgeman, Jon Lam, Russell Newman and Shane Porteous "charming, empathic, delightful...a sterling job...bound to tickle the osteoporotic funnybones ... Wayne Harrison has directed a gift of a cast to great effect" - Australian Stage Online "...a heart-warming comedy...you're in the hands of skilled experts who really do know what they're doing, how to do it and why." - Sydney Morning Herald "I told Don I doubted I could write a piece with such an all-embracing glow of observation, understanding and humanity." - Alan Seymour, playwright (The One Day of the Year)

*Twilight VAT Session - Exclusive to CODGERS patrons - Value Added Theatre!
Your ticket to CODGERS also entitles you to join cast members for "In Conversation with..." cast interview cast and field your questions on life, art, ageing and being on the road. An informal discussion with some of our best loved veteran actors as they look back over their time on stage, screen and radio. Reserve your seat as you purchase a CODGERS ticket.

School Group prices available