A one off performance of a Celebration and Testament of the life of Neville through a Dramatic Monologue. 

MY FATHER’S STORY is a funny, intimate and personal story about an old man with no regrets. Presented as a full-length dramatic monologue and a testament to the life of Neville, written and directed by his son, Ballarat-based playwright and poet Marty MonStar.

Performed by one of Australia’s most experienced actors, Ian Rooney, whose professional career has spanned over 40 years, with key credits on shows including Dr Blake Mysteries, as well as Neighbours, Fisk, Jack Irish, Chopper, The Club, Hawke, Cliffy, The Cup, Halifax F.P, to name just a few. 

Join Ian for this intimate and unique stage event, as he shares Neville’s life story – tales of bank managers and bookies, a construction business, love, catching snakes, financial woes, a bottle of scotch, and the St Kilda football club.

13+ Recommended

Writen & Directed by Marty MonStar

Performed by Ian Rooney

Image by Marty MonStar


Access Information:

Visual rating 50%: Events are partly subtitled or include dialogue, background music and/or sounds, so d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences can have some engagement with the event.

Aural Rating 50%: Has both sound and visual components, but sight isn’t essential to be able to engage with the event.