One of Plymouth’s oldest and celebrated amateur dramatic musical companies is returning to ‘the show must go on’ mode after a difficult and challenging two years.
Founded in 1911, Sounds Musical Theatre Company’s last production, Wind in the Willows in 2020, received rave reviews, managing to perform its run just as lockdown was declared. The following two pandemic years saw the group stage three virtual performances, keeping the momentum going and staying in touch with audiences.
Sadly, following the deaths of three respected members, the company lost key advocates. Loyal stalwart Pat White, served refreshments during rehearsals, organised fund raising and ran front of house in the Athenaeum and Devonport Playhouse for 23 years.
South West’s theatre world was devastated when ‘legend’ David Bailey, a frequent performer with Sounds since 1998 died in March. He had always wanted to play the part of Badger in Wind in the Willows – and this was to be his last performance with them.
Edward Gigg was a company member for 60 years, father figure, chairman for many years and president for the last several years. He will be remembered for his passion for local amateur theatre, and for his support and guidance in encouraging members to ‘continue the magic that live theatre can offer.’
Sounds are now proud to continue their tradition of presenting their annual full musical production, with Young Frankenstein from May 25 to 28 at The Devonport Playhouse.
The award winning monster musical comedy is brought to life on stage in an all singing raucous comedy, where Dr Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous Frankenstein continues his grandfather’s experiments which yield madcap success and monstrous consequences.
Sounds Musical Theatre Company continues to grow with the show’s announcement bringing in a wealth of new talent led by musical director Kristy Marcer-Griffiths and director Amanda Paddison.
After such a gap in being able to perform on stage the Company are now looking forward to entertaining audiences old and new.
Show tickets are available on www.ticketsource.co.uk/sounds or by calling 07395 159955. Further information can be found at soundsmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk
