The Sound of Music

This well-loved story had the audience spell-bound. They hummed and clapped in time to the tunes played with finesse by the orchestra under the direction of Robert Douglas. Ian Good, the director, managed to balance the comic elements of the story with the more serious moments. There was laughter as the children appeared in their costumes made from the curtains, and a distinct gasp when Rolf discovered the family in the Abbey vault. Finally, there was relief as they managed to evade the Germans. Kim Seagrave was a very believable Maria. She managed to portray the different aspects of her character; her naivety; her clear mindedness; her determination and her love, very well. Her interaction with the children (Blue Team: Peter Moore, Lauren Evans, Oliver Kanavan, Darcy Finden, Shannon Pilbeam and Maria Murphy) was excellent and their rendition of ”Doh Re Mi” was memorable. She was also a perfect foil for Captain Von Trapp, ably portrayed by Stuart Warner, who was stiff, upright but true to his beliefs. Their duet “Something Good” was beautifully harmonised. The Nun’s Chorus too was well-balanced with some excellent harmony especially when singing unaccompanied. But it was octogenarian, Patricia Roberts, as the Mother Superior who stole the show with her rendition of “Climb Every Mountain”. It was a fitting tribute to her 50 year anniversary with the company. Although, at times, the movement of the scenery was noisy and distracting, the actual set provided a fitting backcloth for the ensuing action which, going on audience response, was definitely a success.

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