The Aisles were alive with the Sound of Music as the tour came to a packed Milton Keynes theatre, The show is based is on the true story of the Von Trapp family, a love story set in a climate of political change when Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany prior to word war 2.
The lead role is played by winner of BBC talent show Over the Rainbow. Danielle Hope, who has effortlessly moved from the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz to that of Maria.
The story begins with disruptive Maria a novice at an Abbey in the Austrian mountains, agreeing with the Mother Abbess that she should be allowed to take on the temporary role of a governess for a local family of 7 children, to allow her to enjoy fresh air and her passion for singing.
The Children’s strict widowed father is played by Stephen Houghton, who initially discourages Maria’s attempts to sing with his offspring, however his outlook changes as he sees the positive effect it has on them, and in turn his relationship with them.
The singing performances from the entire cast are wonderful from the Mother Abbess down to the youngest of the children. But star of the show unsuprisingly is Dannielle who is as near to Julie Andrews as makes no odds.
The audience was made up of all ages and the show is equally appealing to all of them
For a touring show one surprising thing is the quality of the set, from the Abbey to the Von Trap home. The scene changes are seamless, and along with the lighting and music you really get the atmospheric feeling of an ancient religious building in the Abbey Scenes.
The show is uplifting and you will be toe tapping along with the familiar show songs including
Maria
My Favourite things
Do-Re-Mi
Sixteen going On Seventeen
the Lonely Goatherd
So Long Farewell
Climb Every Mountain
Edelweiss
And of course the Sound of Music
The Show is at Milton Keynes until 6th June
Tickets: £19.50 - £37 when booking in person at Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office - for full details when booking on-line or over the phone visit www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes
Box Office: 0844 871 7652 (bkg fee)
Groups Hotline: 01908 547609
Access Booking: 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee)
Online Booking: www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes (bkg fee)
