What they say about it – audience responses

Women see their husbands, adult children see their fathers, grandchildren see Grandad and the senior Australian male sees himself...

“I am a codger myself, having served in the Navy, and took my two 80 something lady friends to Friday’s matinee. The three of us were shrieking with laughter at one moment and crying the next. I am a regular theatre goer subscribing to Belvoir currently and in the years gone by to Griffin, STC and Ensemble. I haven’t had such a good time in as long as I can remember. You dealt with ageing, racism, sexual diversity, inclusion, acceptance etc magnificently and all wrapped up in peoples’ secrets. I hope you can manage to bring it to other stages around the country as I’m sure it would be a hit, as it was when I saw it… I’ll be seeing it again and I’ll be taking all my friends. Thanks for a great show.”
David Putnam, audience member

“I don't think I have ever laughed, and contemplated human nature, so much in one night before.”
Penny, audience member

“I took my 14 year old son to see Codgers last weekend and he had an absolute ball. We went because he saw your [Henri’s] photo on the mail out as he is a Mother and Son addict. To quote him, he 'qacked' (sic) himself in the first act. I personally was crying in the second act as no one has sung I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles to me since my grandmother died. It was a truly superb performance where the audience was lucky to be part of something so enjoyable… we will definitely go again and drag the rest of the family along - even our old codger. Thank you for bringing joy into our day.”
Karen Hart, audience member

“This play touches people who are, it’s reported, largely regarded as invisible by today’s society.  I’ll never believe that though, and this play emphasises their presence with humour and love.” 
Annie Suttor, audience member

“Don Reid’s witty and gentle play gives so much laughter and a few tears – it must be seen by all and sundry.” 
Margaret Whitlam

“Wait till I tell the wife that someone’s found my voice…it’s an absolute ripper!”
Ted Rumble, bona fide codger

“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 )