Something Wonderful

The room was set in cabaret style and as very full on the Wednesday evening when I attended. The show was a celebration of the works of Rogers & Hammerstein with songs from Carousel, Oklahoma!, The  Sound  of Music,  Cinderella, The  King and  I and  South Pacific.

There were 3 acts all packed with fabulous numbers. Although most  of the  numbers were very well known there were  some lovely unusual and  brave  choices such as  “The  Prince  is  Giving a Ball” and “Dites Moi” both of  which were beautifully presented.

Our host for the evening was Philip Brady who did a cracking job, keeping the evening moving at a wonderful pace. He told funny stories and interesting notes on some of the numbers.

The 15 piece Orchestra including a Harpist sounded stunning under the baton of John G Barry. There was no overpowering by the Orchestra with the vocalists despite the number of musicians and as always John the MD always looks so happy when conducting.

All of the soloists  were very good but the  numbers which need a mention are the  “Carousel Waltz” by the Orchestra  which had  the most  gorgeous  rich sound. “Do Re Mi” where all the children looked like they were having  so much fun.”.  Ten Minutes Ago “ with a new  member to the  society Philip Callaghan who had beautiful smooth vocals which blended well with Claire  Nicholls.

“The  Sound of  Music “ by Susan Milligan sounded  beautiful and gave  me goosebumps, Soliloquy by Duncan Anderson was exceelent  with confident  vocals and “You’ll Never  Walk Alone” was fabulously stirring,  making  me  cry.

Paul Hancox sounded great on all his numbers especially his duets with Susan Milligan as their voices just  blend  so beautifully.

The whole show was a joy to watch and listen to and the harmonies and full orchestra on the Chorus numbers was fantastic. Well done to everyone involved.

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