The Sound Of Music (UK Touring)
There are a few Musicals that are written into the annals of history and the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic ‘The Sound Of Music’ must be one of those, regular tours, sing-a-long shows and replays of the movie are something that are almost expected and the current touring production doesn’t disappoint in any way.
Lucy O’Byrne is the modern day Julie Andrews with a majestic voice and highly effective stage presence one can see her in this role whenever it’s available for some time to come. In the role of Captain von Trapp is Neil McDermott probably best known for a role in Eastenders but, with an extensive back history in Musical Theatre and you can tell with some superlative characterisation and a melodic singing voice.
The comedy element comes from Howard Samuels as a larger than life Max Detweiler and there are some nice scenes with Kara Lane as Elsa Schraeder including songs like ‘How Can Love Survive ?’, which strangely wasn’t included in the movie.
One can’t have a successful version of this musical without a strong team of nuns and leading this abbey is one of the strongest with one of the best operatic voices Megan Llewellyn exudes all the strength and yet empathy required in the role.
Holly Willock understudying in the role of Liesel proving that a recent Best Newcomer Award was well deserved with a seamless performance and on stage relationship with Jordan Oliver as Rolf Gruber and highlighting the effective choreography of Bill Deamer in the ‘Sixteen Going On Seventeen’ scene.
Another entertaining relationship is that of Franz (Jon De Ville) and Frau Schmidt (Pippa Winslow) on the staff of von Trapp but, with opposing views to the Nazi takeover, some subtle exchanges between these two that cement their own acting talents and masterful direction from Martin Connor.
Touring until 17th March 2018, I’d be climbing every mountain to see this one.
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The comedy element comes from Howard Samuels as a larger than life Max Detweiler and there are some nice scenes with Kara Lane as Elsa Schraeder including songs like ‘How Can Love Survive ?’, which strangely wasn’t included in the movie.
One can’t have a successful version of this musical without a strong team of nuns and leading this abbey is one of the strongest with one of the best operatic voices Megan Llewellyn exudes all the strength and yet empathy required in the role.
Holly Willock understudying in the role of Liesel proving that a recent Best Newcomer Award was well deserved with a seamless performance and on stage relationship with Jordan Oliver as Rolf Gruber and highlighting the effective choreography of Bill Deamer in the ‘Sixteen Going On Seventeen’ scene.
Another entertaining relationship is that of Franz (Jon De Ville) and Frau Schmidt (Pippa Winslow) on the staff of von Trapp but, with opposing views to the Nazi takeover, some subtle exchanges between these two that cement their own acting talents and masterful direction from Martin Connor.
Touring until 17th March 2018, I’d be climbing every mountain to see this one.
Book Here
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