I had the pleasure to be invited to the Dress Rehearsal of Manor Musical Theatre company’s new production “The Sound Of Music” being performed at Sutton Coldfield’s Town Hall from Wednesday 27th April to Sunday 1st May you haven’t got tickets hurry there are only a very few left, if you have you are in for a treat. This is a superb production and also a welcome return for the company after the recent pandemic.
The cast are truly magnificent Paula O’Hare playing Maria has a wonderful voice and performs with such joy and enthusiasm, Richard Parry playing Captain von Trapp is portrayed with military precision and the children are played with such maturity and fully embraced their roles I have to say that for me Sophie John playing Gretl is a star in the making.
All your favourite songs are here and I will be very surprised if the audiences are not singing along such is the enthusiasm of the cast.
The Town hall is certainly going to be alive with the sound of music
Tag: Musical
Shrek ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shrek The Musical – Script Youth Musical Theatre
Highbury Theatre
Monday 13th December (Dress Rehearsal)
By Nigel Gambles
Photography – Nigel Gambles Photography
After a delay of some 18 months due to the pandemic we are finally ready to be taken to the Kingdom of Duloc and a nearby “Stinky Swamp”. Yes its’s time to meet up with your friendly neighbourhood ogre and his friend donkey along with Princess Fiona and Lord Farquaaad, played by Harry R, Beth, Louisa and Finlay.
In a nutshell the story pretty much follows that of the film, Shrek’s swamp home is invaded by fairytale refugees banished from Duloc after being persuaded by them to visit Farquaad and regain his swamp. On the way he meets up with a very talkative donkey once there Farquaad demands that he rescues Princess Fiona from a dragon protected keep
Harry R plays Shrek perfectly and seems very at home with the role, Beth is superb as donkey her voice and acting excellent, but to me Finlay stole the show as the manipulative Farquaad his portrayal being slight manic with a camp edge also spending the whole performance on his knees “this had me wishing that I could manage a couple of minutes.” Louisa played a spirited Fiona. They were all supported by an excellent and enthusiastic cast with Sophia’s Pinocchio and Josef’s Big Bad wolf leading them.
This is a young cast who all performed with enthusiasm with on the whole strong and clear vocals.
I would recommend you grab the chance to see this lovely show and support this youth company. The show runs until Saturday with some tickets still available via 👇
https://www.script-ymtc.org.uk
Legally Blonde ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Legally Blonde – Tudor Musical Comedy Society
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
Monday 8th November (Dress Rehearsal)
By Nigel Gambles
Photography – Nigel Gambles
The shows are back and the Town Hall is in full swing again. Legally Blonde is the first Am Dram show to be performed at the Town Hall since the outbreak of the pandemic when everything was cancelled.
This is a wonderful production by Tudor based on the hit films staring Reece Witherspoon as Elle Woods, it seems as if she has been transported into the persona of our lead played by Katie Milligan
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. At school, she struggles with peers, professors and Warner. With the help of Paulette and Emmett though, Elle quickly realises her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. (Warner – Alan Rowe, Paulette – Natasha Cartwright, Emmett – Ben Foulds, Elle – Katie Milligan)
There is so much joy and enthusiasm on the stage the routines are slick and well performed, vocals strong and clear and a superb supporting ensemble. I have to admit to have never seen the film or show before and I throughly enjoyed it, during some of the musical numbers it makes you feel like joining in.
The show runs until Saturday 13th November
Some tickets are still available 👇
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tmcs
Pictures © nigel gambles photography
