WELCOME TO THE GRANDPARENTS CLUB
The countdown has begun — and you’re invited to a Christmas celebration filled with music, mayhem and a whole lot of laughs.
Christmas in The Grandparents Club is a brand-new 90-minute musical comedy celebrating the joy, chaos and comedy of family Christmas. Starring audience favourites Lynne McGranger, Wayne Scott Kermond, Andrew James and Meredith O’Reilly, this heartwarming new show brings together retro music, huge laughs and all the beautiful mayhem that happens when families come together at Christmas.
As the Big Day approaches, the gang are doing their best to manage impossible gift wish lists, complicated dietary requirements, synchronised family arrivals, Christmas diplomacy and the kind of last-minute festive drama every family knows all too well. And, of course, they still find time to sneak away to support Jimmy Bigelow’s very important pre-Christmas event. What could possibly go wrong?
Packed with laughter, music, nostalgia and all the beautiful chaos of the season, Christmas in The Grandparents Club is the perfect Christmas outing to enjoy as a couple, with friends, family, social groups or anyone who loves music and a good laugh. Whether you’re already part of The Grandparents Club family or joining for the very first time, this is a feel-good Christmas celebration that will have you laughing, reminiscing and humming the songs all the way home.
Book your seats early, gather your favourite people and make Christmas in The Grandparents Club your feel-good Christmas outing of the year.
CREATED FOR GRANDPARENTS BUT LOVED BY EVERYONE
Christmas in The Grandparents Club was created for grandparents, great-grandparents and the people who love them. It’s the perfect Christmas outing for couples, friends, families and social groups — filled with laughter, music and moments everyone will recognise.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Every show in The Grandparents Club series is written as a stand-alone story, so you don’t need to have seen the earlier shows to join the fun. The characters, family moments and Christmas chaos will feel familiar in no time — like catching up with old friends.
BACK FOR THEIR THIRD YEAR OF FUN!
LYNNE McGRANGER as LIZ
WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND as JIMMY BIGELOW
WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND as JIMMY BIGELOW
Fresh from winning the 2025 Gold Logie and the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama, Lynne McGranger returns to The Grandparents Club for her third year.
Best known and loved by audiences as Irene Roberts on Home and Away, Lynne brings warmth, humour and wonderful heart to Liz — a woman who knows that family life is never simple, especially at Christmas.
WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND as JIMMY BIGELOW
WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND as JIMMY BIGELOW
WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND as JIMMY BIGELOW
Wayne Scott Kermond was born into show business and has spent his life making audiences laugh, sing and smile.
A fourth-generation performer with a career spanning musical theatre, cabaret, comedy and dance, Wayne brings irresistible energy, cheeky charm and old-school showbiz magic to Jimmy Bigelow.
ANDREW JAMES as JEFF
WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND as JIMMY BIGELOW
MEREDITH O'REILLY as MARIA
Andrew James is a familiar face from Australian theatre and television, with a career full of comedy, character roles and unforgettable stage moments.
As Jeff, Andrew brings warmth, wonderful timing and a gloriously expressive face to the family chaos of The Grandparents Club.
MEREDITH O'REILLY as MARIA
GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Understudy Jimmy and Jeff
MEREDITH O'REILLY as MARIA
Meredith O’Reilly has been entertaining Australian audiences for more than 40 years across musical theatre, cabaret, jazz and television.
With her beautiful voice, quick wit and charming stage presence, Meredith brings music, sparkle and plenty of heart to Maria.
PATTI GILBERT Understudy LIZ and MARIA
GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Understudy Jimmy and Jeff
GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Understudy Jimmy and Jeff
Patti Gilbert brings warmth, music and a lifetime of entertainment experience to The Grandparents Club family. With a beautiful natural singing voice and a career spanning musical productions, concerts and live performance,
Patti is a generous and joyful performer who knows exactly how to make an audience feel at home.
GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Understudy Jimmy and Jeff
GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Understudy Jimmy and Jeff
GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Understudy Jimmy and Jeff
George Washingmachine is one of Australia’s great musical characters — a singer, violinist, guitarist, comedian and all-round entertainer with a gift for making audiences smile. With his easy charm, quick wit and effortless musicianship,
George brings plenty of heart, humour and old-school showbiz fun to The Grandparents Club.
Whether you’re a grandparent, a great-grand, an aunty, uncle—or somewhere in between—you'll be laughing and singing the songs all the way home ⭐
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MEET OUR CREATIVE FAMILY BEHIND THE SHOW!
LUKE JOSLIN - DIRECTOR
RICHARD TULLOCH - SCRIPTWRITER
WENDY HARMER - SCRIPTWRITER
Luke Joslin knows how to turn a good story into a great night.
As an award-winning director, performer and musical theatre creative, he helps shape the pace, comedy and emotional moments of The Grandparents Club. Luke helps our cast and hilarious stories shine.
WENDY HARMER - SCRIPTWRITER
RICHARD TULLOCH - SCRIPTWRITER
WENDY HARMER - SCRIPTWRITER
Wendy Harmer wrote the original Grandparents Club script and helped give the series its unmistakable comic voice.
An Australian comedy legend, broadcaster and storyteller, Wendy brought her sharp eye for family life — and all its glorious complications — to the show from the very beginning.
RICHARD TULLOCH - SCRIPTWRITER
RICHARD TULLOCH - SCRIPTWRITER
JOHN FIELD - COMPOSER, LYRICIST and MUSIC DIRECTOR
Richard Tulloch returns to write the third chapter in The Grandparents Club series, bringing his multi award-winning storytelling and cheeky sense of mischief to the stage.
As a grandparent himself, Richard knows there is comedy gold in family plans, Christmas lists and everything that doesn’t quite go to plan.
JOHN FIELD - COMPOSER, LYRICIST and MUSIC DIRECTOR
MAREE KIRKLAND-MORRIS - ORIGINATING CREATOR AND PRODUCER
JOHN FIELD - COMPOSER, LYRICIST and MUSIC DIRECTOR
John Field brings the music, rhythm and heart to The Grandparents Club.
A multi award-winning songwriter, musician and performer, John’s work with The Wiggles has brought joy to audiences around the world.
Now he brings his gift for catchy, feel-good songs to a show created for grandparents, families and everyone who loves music, laughter and a good story.
MAREE KIRKLAND-MORRIS - ORIGINATING CREATOR AND PRODUCER
MAREE KIRKLAND-MORRIS - ORIGINATING CREATOR AND PRODUCER
MAREE KIRKLAND-MORRIS - ORIGINATING CREATOR AND PRODUCER
Maree Kirkland-Morris has spent more than 35 years creating entertainment that brings people together — from live touring and music, to theatre and ABC Family Events.
As an originating creator and producer of The Grandparents Club, Maree brings a lifelong love of family, storytelling, music and shared laughter to the heart of the show.
LYNDI ADLER - ORIGINATING CREATOR and PRODUCER
MAREE KIRKLAND-MORRIS - ORIGINATING CREATOR AND PRODUCER
MAREE KIRKLAND-MORRIS - ORIGINATING CREATOR AND PRODUCER
Lyndi Adler is an originating creator and producer of The Grandparents Club, bringing more than 25 years of creative producing experience across theatre, film, publishing and musical theatre.
Her first-hand experience as a proud Grammy adds warmth, truth and plenty of real-life humour to the family spirit at the heart of the show.
LEANNE HALLORAN -CHOREOGRAPHER
TERRY SCHMALTZ - STAGE MANAGER & BARMAN
LEANNE HALLORAN -CHOREOGRAPHER
Leanne Halloran knows how to bring out the best grooves and moves in our grandparent cast.
As choreographer, she adds movement, energy and plenty of fun to The Grandparents Club, making every musical moment special and authentic.
BEN FINN - SOUND And LIGHTING
TERRY SCHMALTZ - STAGE MANAGER & BARMAN
LEANNE HALLORAN -CHOREOGRAPHER
Ben Finn is one of the many calm hands behind the scenes - he is the guy behind the desk at the back of the venue pushing buttons a-plenty and making our audio and lighting look and sound fabulous.
Ben, a grandad himself, brings care, focus and good humour to every performance.
TERRY SCHMALTZ - STAGE MANAGER & BARMAN
TERRY SCHMALTZ - STAGE MANAGER & BARMAN
TERRY SCHMALTZ - STAGE MANAGER & BARMAN
Terry Schmaltz is the man who can fix almost anything — and usually does. With skills across electronics, carpentry and backstage problem-solving, Terry keeps The Grandparents Club running smoothly with calm, humour and a can-do spirit the whole team loves.
That can-do spirit also sees him on stage as 'Barman Terry'.
SEE YOU SOON!