by Rodgers and Hammerstein
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Perhaps the most famous musical of all time, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has become synonymous with Christmas. "My Favourite Things", "Do - Re- Mi", "Edelweiss" and of course, "The Sound of Music", are some theatres most famous songs. Maria, a young nun, is sent out into the world as governess to the 7 children of the widowed naval captain. With patience and common sense she wins the hearts of the children and eventually that of their father. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the show we are proud to present this stunning new production.
The box office for Sound of Music will be open in the theatre on Saturday mornings, starting on October 30th, from 10am until 12:30pm. There is a total of 12 performances. We do expect there to be a lot of interest in this show, so don't forget to put your ticket orders in as soon as possible.
As with most people, my first experience of The Sound of Music, was seeing the 1965 film. Although beautifully photographed the memory didn't stay with me.My next encounter with it was an amateur version for the stage show some 12 years later. This memory did linger. Here was the same story but with a far "harder" edge. Maria was not portrayed as sweet and sugary but as a vulnerable young woman making the best of a difficult circumstance and eventually conquering all doubts and fears to win through.This was the last musical written by the songwriting genius's Rodgers and Hammerstein. As with their previous shows, it is easy to be misled into thinking that this is a sweet simple musical with nothing to say. Nothing could be further from the truth. Within its sub texts can be found statements on bigotry, religion, war not mention the pangs of growing up and falling in love.The show has become on of the most successful musicals ever written which makes staging it with originality almost impossible. I have however, been blessed with an exceptional cast, a truly talented design, construction, technical team and wardrobe. Last, but no means least, as with Man of La Mancha last year I have at my side Lindsey Macaulay, whose musical expertise, flair and imagination seem endless. I can only say, "THANKS".I must also mention here the hard work of our children. What they have been asked to do is incredibly difficult and they have been real little "troopers". Also my thanks must go to the parents without whose tolerance and in some cases endless admin work, I simply couldn't have done it.So sit back, relax and enjoy The Sound of Music. I hope that our production will stir all the usual emotions whilst awakening some new ones.Steve