Growing Old Ungracefully

Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre…

After the long-standing international success of David Scheel’s flagship show, Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player, and its sequel, Mad Maestros, comes David’s first wholly new show in 8 years.

Growing Old Ungracefully is a hilarious take on the ageing process, a personal view as David’s own hair begins to change colour! Nothing is sacred: health issues, dodgy product labelling, scammers targeting older people, even the taboos of sex, religion and politics! This is high class, sophisticated and witty comedy from an older person with a very sharp, young mind.

And among it all, David’s trademark brilliance on the piano intersperses all the fun with beautiful music. This is a show not to be missed.

David Scheel was born in South Australia and began his career as an actor in numerous Australian films and TV series before moving to the UK, where he soon found himself starring in the hugely successful satirical News Revue a kind of British stage version of Saturday Night Live. He was soon persuaded to try his hand at a solo show combining his skills as an actor, writer and mimic, with his training as a classical concert pianist. The result was Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player, a hit in London’s West End, at three consecutive Edinburgh festivals, leading to more than 1000 appearances on British radio and television. Since returning to Australia David has also moved into the American market with equal success, his shows selling out from coast to coast. Growing Old Ungracefully is David’s latest offering, another superb blend of up-to-date comedy and memorable music.

“A Master of the keyboard.” The Times, London

“The only show in town that can satisfy lovers of classical music and stand-up comedy alike.” San Francisco Chronicle

“The funniest pianist in the world.” Broadway Magazine, New York