AWOL
Two old men escape from a care home and go to a metal festival…
Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame because he is one. When he learns his estranged
granddaughter, Lily, has her big break with her thrash metal band, Abscess, he and his friend
Neville are determined to show up and support her. Neither of them will ever be the same
again.
AWOL is loosely based on a nearly true story. The show’s writer and co-star Rob Gee explains: “It was a news item from Germany. It turned out not to be true, but it inspired me to write a buddy movie-style adventure caper with a positive message about ageing. It’s also a love letter to metalheads.”
“Comedy gold… a pleasure to watch from start to finish.” Edmonton Journal, Alberta ★★★★★
“Screamingly funny.” UMFM Manitoba
Written by Rob Gee. Directed by Ryan Gladstone.
Performed by Rob Gee and Stuart Reid.
Warnings: strong language, drug references. Recommended age 16+
Running time – 75 minutes plus interval
