If you've ever wondered what it would be like to speak at your own funeral, look no further than Waihi Drama's latest production The Viewing Room by Mark Smith.
The black comedy revolves around a father trying to make amends with his family. Unfortunately, he's left it till the day of his wake!
Todd Robertson, who plays the family patriarch Chester, is himself the son of a former funeral director and his dad George will be in the front row as Todd takes to the stage for the first time.
"Chester's a curmudgeonly old bugger. He got so caught up in providing a roof, he forgot to provide love."
Todd says playing the character has helped him realise the depth of his own dad's love and provision.
