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Monday 7th to Saturday 12th July 2008

 at 7.45 pm

  Old Dogs

By Steve Raw

by arrangement with J Garnet-Miller

Directed by Shirley Bowler
 

Cast List:

Ron
Eric
Sid 
Mrs Rendell 
Julie
John 
Colin 
Mr Simpson  
Mrs Archer  
Mr Smith 

Paul Reakes
Ken Bowler
Patrick Knox
Lesley Rankin
Alison Maynard-Griffin
Tim Cheshire
Joe Williams
Ian White
Deborah Stokes
Richard Wilson
 

‘Old Dogs’ is set in a run-down residential home and follows the adventures of the three elderly male residents. An intercepted phone call and a few lies give them three weeks in which they are left to their own devices!

Ron, the instigator of this bid for independence, revels in his newly-­­regained freedom whilst Sid and Eric are reluctant converts to the cause. The arrival of Julie complicates matters and livens up proceedings.

This comedy gives a wonderful insight into growing old and fighting the tide of ageing. It bears no resemblance to what is generally considered appropriate care for the elderly but possibly reflects the way they would like to live! If laughter takes years off you, you should leave the Theatre mere teenagers!