Dear Auntie
"It’s the dead of the night, and we’ve all gathered here,
Having waited so long for the coast to be clear
Because once every week under cover of dark
We’ve a secretive business on which to embark."
M Mills, Dear Auntie

PHOTO: Nicole Cridland

Have you ever wondered where wisdom originates? Where do "old" wives tales come from? Why do older people seem to know so much? Dare you consult the oracle?

Once again the Grey Panthers, those magnificent women took to the stage for a night of entertainment, song, dance, theatre, and frivolity. In the end the audience discovered why Auntie always knows best!

Members of the Grey Panthers all told tales about the way in which society tries to pigeon hole seniors, telling them how they ought to behave, and what they might or might not be allowed to do.

In retaliation these grand matriarchs told us that it is not unusual for older people to be active, to behave outrageously, to try new things and to mentor the younger generations. This group of active seniors are not afraid to wear purple, tell blue jokes or deal with black moods.

This show was for anyone who believes in living life to the extreme!

Written and Directed by:

Merrilee Mills

Assistant to the Director/Choreographer:

David McMicken

Musical Direction and Arrangements:

Merrilee Mills

Bobby Johnston
Lucy Aylett
Kath Baldwin
Kay Brown
Audrey Svarra
Bette Chapman
Crena Hemmings

Shirley Somers
Betty Ballinger
Audrey Gorring
Elaine Marlow
Nora Francis
Beryl Darwin
Lois Pennman