Once A Catholic, written by Mary J. O'Malley in 1979 and set in 1957, is an uproarious comedy looking at school nuns who cowed and confused successive generations of girls with the combined threat of everlasting hellfire and a secretarial career.
The girls get into all sort of trouble throughout the play, including being led astray by their boyfriends Cuthbert and Derek. Luckily, they have spiritual guidance in the form of the incompetent Father Mullarkey and the brutish nuns Mother Basil and Mother Peter.
Director Anthony Brown said: "If anyone has had any experience growing up in the 1950s being taught by nuns, they will no doubt relate to this show with much humour. Even if you are not from the 50s, the characters are so much fun that everyone will get a good laugh."
Mary J. O'Malley based the play on her personal experience when she was a young girl. The actors of the production have all taken on every role seriously in knowing this is what happened back in time.
Performances are on March 7, 14 and 21 at 7pm plus a 2pm matinee on March 21 at John Lees Centre, 15 Evan St, Penrith.
Tickets $25 for adults and $20 concession, $35 at the door. See www.trybooking.com/538836 or phone 4735 5422.
