"Designer Dann Barber has created a highly detailed and convincing set: the general tiredness and grime of aged care seems to emanate from the walls. Charlotte Lane’s costumes are naturalistic yet endearing, and Amelia Lever-Davidson’s lighting is suitably cold and antiseptic. Bryant’s direction is buoyant and energetic throughout, marshalling a mood of vibrancy without sacrificing realism or sadness."

The Guardian, Tim Byrne 

July 24, 2023

★★★★“Dann Barber’s set design holds the eye and creates a Pine Grove as unlovely as the residents are loveable. And the pacing and profusion of the comedy – laugh a minute is underselling it – should lend broad appeal to this big-hearted, home-grown musical theatre romp.”

THE AGE Cameron Woodhead

PLAYHOUSE, ART CENTRE - MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY 

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Music Katie Weston

Lyrics and Book Tom Gleisner

Director Dean Bryant

Music Director Zara Stanton

Choreographer Andrew Hallsworth
Set Designer Dann Barber
Costume Designer Charlotte Lane
Lighting Designer Amelia Lever-Davidson

Featuring; Anne Edmonds, Frankie J. Holden, Evelyn Krape, Vidya Maka, Maria Mercedes, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i, John O’May, Christina O’Neill, Jackie Rees, Slone Sudiro

2023

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