The Sound of Music tells the story of a young troublesome postulant Maria who is struggling with the constraints of life in the abbey. After being sent to the home of the Captain Von Trapp, to be governess to his seven children, she realises her calling may not be as straight forward as she originally thought.
Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian.
“I’m relishing the opportunity to work with BalletBoyz again to create a new work that expands on my previous work with the company, Us. It’s a pleasure to be working with Keaton Henson once again after his music for Us inspired me to investigate a new style of movement.
“It’s been a pleasure to write again for Mikron in its 48th year and an honour to shine a spotlight on the tireless women who gave their all to shape a Women’s Royal Navy Service fit for the future.”
nita Dobson will star as Miss Hannigan, joined by Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, Richard Meek as Rooster, Jenny Gayner as Lily, and Carolyn Maitland as Grace Farrell.
For theatre lovers who like something more unconventional, Chinese play From Shore to Shore leaves you with plenty of food for thought.