It’s My Party (and I’ll Die If I Want To)

by Elizabeth Coleman

Director: Leanne Caton

Dates: November 19 to December 7, 2025

Ron Patterson believes he has 111 minutes to live, so he decides to invite the kids around for party pies, pavlova and a strict schedule of events. As he attempts to tie up the loose ends of his life, all the juicy neuroses of this very dysfunctional family come out of the closet, and his well-planned final party completely unravels.

This comedy is inky black in its subject matter of imminent death, made hilarious by its absurdities and frustrations surrounding Ron and wife, Dawn’s unrealistic yet steadfast belief that life is neat, tidy and measurable.

Playwright Elizabeth Coleman’s Aussie humour is a breath of fresh air to which we can all relate. She doesn’t stand on ceremony when the sparks fly - and they do fly as Ron’s eternal bigotry is exposed.

Comic writers have understood for eons that putting ordinary people into situations that they are ill-equipped to deal with is grounds for hilarity, especially when you add a touch of arrogance to the mix. Our Ron fits this description to a tee.

Running time

Approximately 2 hours including a 20 minute interval (subject to change).

Opening Night Celebrations

Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 19 November to help us celebrate opening night and to enjoy complimentary refreshments before the show.

Ticket Prices

$32 (full), $27 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $27
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details

Season Tickets

A Season Ticket Package or Voucher is the best value way of seeing our performances. Find out more here.

Bookings

Bookings for individual tickets are available for each play from the advertised date 2 months before opening - online, on 4933 2766 (Noon – 8pm, Mon – Fri), or email taz@taztix.com.au with MRT as the subject.

Director

Leanne Caton

The Cast

TBA

Performance Dates/Times:

Evenings at 8:00pm:
November: Wednesday 19, Friday 21, Saturday 22, Friday 28, Saturday 29;
December: Friday 5

Matinees at 2:00pm:
November: Sunday 30
December: Saturday 6, Sunday 7

Doors open 30 minutes before performances

By arrangement with Cameron's Management Pty Ltd, on behalf of the playwright.