The Sound of Music

Synopsis

The story of the von Trapp family and their escape from Nazi occupation. Made famous by the film starring Julie Andrews and containing such songs as Climb Every Mountain, I am Sixteen, Do a Deer and many more.

Our Review:

John Dixon - 18 November 2009

The Sound of Music is an iconic musical and depending on your age can immediately make you think of Julie Andrews or Connie Fisher. While many actresses have played the role on stage, it was the Robert Wise film version, starring Andrews that swept the world that brought this Rogers and Hammerstein masterpiece to everyone’s attention.

I was just the right age to be taken regularly by every relative to see the film at the classic Queens cinema in Newcastle when it was released. But now it still plays regularly on television and tours as a singalonga night out, so audiences of all ages are still familiar with the story and music.

When there was a reality TV show to pick a new Maria for a Palladium revival of the show, I picked Connie Fisher as the winner from the first time she was seen. Not only did she go on to win the show and receive fantastic reviews, the lady herself has rejoined the musical as it tours the UK and currently plays Sunderland until Decemb...

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Carol Burridge - 19 November 2009:

Saw this production in Milton Keynes and Southampton and it never fails to please.The production is first class the West End on Tour.Connie Fisher is the only person that comes to mind now for me as Maria to put it mildy she is fantastic in the role.Maggie Preece and Michael Praed support her wonderfully.Loved it so much i am off to Edinburgh in February to see it again and i cannot wait...

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