Mother & Son

The Logie Award Winning Smash Hit TV Show makes its Queensland Theatrical Premiere.

 Written by Geoffrey Atherden, who also wrote the popular ABC TV series, “Mother and Son” is a classic Australian comedy about the relationship between divorced Arthur and his ageing, very eccentric mother, Maggie.

Arthur tries to accommodate Maggie’s constant demands for affection and attention. It’s not the fact she’s trying to feed the cat that died years ago, or storing the teapot in the fridge, it’s just that she’s driving him crazy! Vague but vicious, and more arsenic than old lace, Maggie would have Arthur tied to her apron strings, if she could just remember where she put the apron...

 This clever and funny script explores the dilemma of living with an ageing parent. You can be assured that whatever hilarious situations unfold, loveable Maggie always manages to outwit everyone and come out on top.

"The actress playing Ruth Cracknells' Maggie is the real deal...and comb-over Lionel is the scene stealer".... Walter Williams 4BC.

"If you are a fan of the ABC TV series, then you will certainly enjoy this stage version. It’s as close a copy of the original as you’ll get"........ Eric Scott - Absolutetheatre.com.au

“sometimes it is hard for the actors to continue their lines as the laughs are continuing so long. It is absolutely a must-see for those of you who remember Mother & Son fondly” Oscar - The Independent Newspaper.

May 29 to July 24, 2010