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Celebrating 122 years and being the longest surviving Society in Wales the Society chose to present an evergreen Rodgers & Hammerstein show and gave an opportunity to young Carys Richards to direct her first show .She gave us a tight and fast moving production which went down well with the audience and was blessed with the experienced Helen Wyn as Musical Director, who produced a good sound from the orchestra and made the five men in the chorus sound like fifteen !!

Benn Llewellyn as Billy had a fine voice which he used to great effect  demonstrating his aggression but requires a little discipline with his hands. He was well partnered by Alys Williams as Julie.

Abigail Morgan as Carrie handled the comedy with great skill and had a perfect foil in Mark Jennings as Enoch Snow

Taking the honours was undoubtedly Dan Williams as Jigger. This was a well rounded characterisation full of fascinating detail and a delicious sense of comedy. A performer to watch in the future!

Great support came from Margaret Collins Thomas as a warm ,loving Nettie, Claire Richards as the mean Mrs. Mullins, Kelly-Marie Hook as Louise and Brian Slate as Bascombe.

Joy Evans choreographed a fine Ballet which told the story so well. Chorus and dancers were totally focused throughout.

The simple but effective scenery worked well and costumes complemented the production.

It was good to see so many young people on stage – hold on to them !!

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