Best Comedies From DSP

Theatrical agent David Spicer Productions recently compiled a list of its top ten comedies from the last five years.

 1. Mother and Son  - Geoffrey Atherden’s 2014 theatrical adaptation of his popular ABC series has had 10 productions in 2024.

 2. The Old People are Revolting  - New Zealand playwright Devon Williamson’s madcap comedy about seniors seeking revenge!

 3. Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders - Derek Webb’s comic murder mystery with great characters.

 4. True Blue Aussie Review  - Judith Prior’s  medley of music, monologues, skits and short scenes loosely set  at the time of a local Agricultural exhibition.

 5. Don't Get Your Vicars in a Twist  - Leslie Bown’s farce includes mistaken identity,  cross-dressing, drunkenness and general chaos as a theatre group take over a vicarage.

 6. Opportunity Knocks  - Judith Prior’s farce that blends exotic dancers and an op shop.

 7. Australia Day - Jonathan Biggins’ comedy set in a committee.  

 8. The Outback Debutante's Ball  - Judith Prior’s take on a great country tradition.

 9. Phantom of the Music Hall - Judith Prior’s classic about the efforts of a theatre company to convince the phantom residing in their old White Chapel Theatre  that their production of Cinderella is a melodrama.

 10. Agatha Crusty and the Health Spa Murders  - Derek Webb continues the murder mystery spoof in a health spa.