If you’re looking for an enjoyable evening out with a locally created show with Adelaidian references “Be your age or bust” could be for you. 

Produced by the Royal Adelaide University Old Footlighters Club, the show takes the form of a number of skits bringing to life characters from Adelaide the audience members are likely to know well.

This rag-tag band is doing the show for the love of it – and it shows.  Or rather radiated off the stage and contributed much to the enjoyment of myself and the rest of the audience.  But don’t be fooled – their stage craft, professionalism, and vivacity would leave much younger performers for dead.  At least on stage, for I fear a few chardonnays may be consumed backstage post show!

It was said that some of the performers fear this may be their last opportunity to perform together (pooh-pooh I say!), and they certainly gave it their all, bearing their bodies in lycra costumes where required, discussing bodily changes with aging, as well as numerous skits based on political and social commentary.  However, for those expecting fast-paced, lewd, rude comedy be warned – this is based on a traditional style of entertainment.  All-singing, all-dancing numbers are included.

While the show would be enjoyable for all ages, it holds a lot of its value in showcasing the positive influence so called ‘older Australians’ can have on society;  how much life they still have to give.  Those in the audience who share age milestones with the performers certainly enjoyed the show whole-heartedly.  The perfect show to take your parents or even grandparents to!