Parents Guide

BRING YOUR CHILDREN

MTC encourages parents to bring children to see our mainstage shows, but recognise that some plays may not be suitable for all ages or temperaments. Of course, parents are the best judges of what is suitable for their own children, but below we give a rough guide and our recommendation for each play in the season. A click on the titles will lead you to the play pages where there is more information.

2010 PLAYS

SUITABLE FOR A GENERAL AUDIENCE
Songs for Nobodies
A collection of stories and songs about some of the 20th Century’s great Divas – Edith Piaf, Patsy Cline, Maria Callas, Billie Holiday. Sad and funny. Great music.

SUITABLE FOR 15 YEARS OR OLDER 
Boston Marriage
A Wildean comedy-spoof in which two privileged women conspire sexually against each other and their virginal maid, replay old sexual jealousies and discuss their sexual conquests. Not for children. Perhaps senior students might enjoy it, particularly if they are also studying Wilde or Henry James.

Dead Man's Cell Phone
This play has darkness running below the whimsical surface. A play dealing with death and grieving. Older children may enjoy it if mature enough to understand it. Please note, however, that Dead Man's Cell Phone contains nudity.

Let the Sunshine
A new Williamson social comedy which has a modest amount of the Australian vernacular. Unlikely to be that interesting for young people as its focus is on the lives of people older than their parents.

Life Without Me
An eccentric fable about taking up residence and trying to move on set in a hotel which doesn’t take reservations. Nothing to cause a parent any worry so bring the kids, although it isn’t children’s entertainment.

SUITABLE FOR ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY
All About My Mother
A play set in the underworld of transsexual prostitutes, drug takers and the theatre. The play and most of the characters make no moral judgements on most of this, indeed are accepting of it. If you wanted to bring someone who was younger than 18, we suggest that you watch the DVD of the movie first to ensure that you and they will be comfortable with the content.