The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People
May 9 @ 7:30 pm - May 17 @ 9:30 pm
$30
THE SECRET LIVES OF EXTREMELY OLD PEOPLE
Five fictional nonagenarians share their fascinating stories. They riff, they rant, they rebel, they remember. Tragedy hovers and death is drawing close. So why do they say they are lucky? Deeper than data about old age, their stories are startling, exhilarating and moving.
Playwright Rachel McAlpine was shocked to the core when her GP predicted she would live to 99. Like most people, she had opinions about very old age but no experience.
She asked local people in their 90s about their lives and found their revelations broke all the stereotypes. She also walked the footpaths of Wellington asking people how they see their life unfolding at 90.
The play, “The Secret lives of Extremely Old People” erupted from those conversations.
Preceding each of three matinees, The Vintage Piano Trio will perform in the lounge for 30 minutes. Their ages span three decades and total 255 years
Performances
Fri May 9th 7.30 pm
*Sat May 10th & *Sun May 11th 2pm Matinee
Thur May 15th & Fri May 16th 7.30pm
*Sat 17th May 2pm Matinee
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Timaru Information Centre