Is the play "Philadelphia, Here I come" suitable for children?

Yorky · 12-11-2010 10:22am #1

Has anyone seen this play? If so is there any swearing and other content unsuitable for children?

lukegriffen · 13-11-2010 1:38pm

i don't remember anything bad, there might be a bit cursing, nothing else, it was on for the inter cert if i remember rightly

the dvd has PG on it..
http://www.amazon.com/Brian-Friels-Philadelphia-Here-Come/dp/B0000TPAEW

the libraries have the dvd, well worth watching

Kells... · 13-11-2010 1:44pm

Theres only a bit of cursing not anything sexual

RH149 · 29-11-2010 3:22pm

Depends on their age - there's a bit of cursing alright from Gar Private - uses a lot of 'Bugger' terms when he's having a rant. teenagers always get great delight at being able to say 'stupid bugger', Buggeroo and Screwballs when reading it in class but that would go over the heads of lots of children. Don't know though if children would enjoy it much or get the whole alter ego aspect. Lots of comic moments but it's still a bit depressing for little ones.....?

RGDATA! · 29-11-2010 3:24pm

what age are the kids? Philadelphia isn't really a great play to bring kids too, not something young children are going to get or enjoy.

drBill · 29-11-2010 3:45pm

As mentioned above, it's a harmless enough play, but also not particularly entertaining for children.

Is the play "Philadelphia, Here I come" suitable for children?

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