Friday July 27, 8pm
Saturday July 28, 11am & 4pm Sunday July 29, 2pm |
Friday August 3, 8pm
Saturday August 4, 2pm & 8pm Sunday August 5, 2pm |
ADULT: $40
CONCESSION: $30 CHILD (under 13): $25 FAMILY (2 Adults/2 child): $110 GROUP (10+): $30 |
The Bryan Brown Theatre
Cnr. Rickard Road and Chapel Road, Bankstown
Cnr. Rickard Road and Chapel Road, Bankstown
The Sound of Music tells the uplifting true story of Maria, a fun-loving governess who changes the lives of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children by re-introducing them to music, culminating in the family’s escape across the mountains from Austria.
The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music, has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of a novice nun Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children – and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”
The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music, has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of a novice nun Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children – and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER - Glenda Kenyon
MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Ian Buchanan
CAST
Maria - Lauren Eade
Captain von Trapp - Peter Sahlani
Mother Abbess - Dale Selsby
Max - Simon Fry
Elsa - Melissa Goman
Franz - Phillip Plunkett
Frau Schmidt - Amanda Griffiths
Liesl - Courtney Emmas
Rolf - Daniel Rae
Friedrich - Jeremy Salmon/James Stewart
Louisa - Annie Henderson/Jamie Sia Kalimtzis
Kurt - Noah Bilotta/Blake O’Mara
Brigitta - Josie Bennetts/Lana Harmey
Marta - Gabrielle Daggar/Finlay Thomas
Gretl - Zara Jackaman/Aiesha Rajab
Nuns
Sister Margaretta - Leanne Garrett
Sister Sophie - Amy Weir
Sister Berthe - Carol Pakula
Glenda Buchanan
Gabby Caruso
Gloria Collins
Helen Coppola
Renee Dimech
Stephanie Eid
Carolyn Emmas
Rhiannon Garrett
MJ Hayes
GlenMarie Hollebone
Valerie Johnson
Mala McAlpin
Jenny McAlpine
Angela Swords
Kay Taylor
Lesley Thomas
Greg Kenyon - Herr Zeller
MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Ian Buchanan
CAST
Maria - Lauren Eade
Captain von Trapp - Peter Sahlani
Mother Abbess - Dale Selsby
Max - Simon Fry
Elsa - Melissa Goman
Franz - Phillip Plunkett
Frau Schmidt - Amanda Griffiths
Liesl - Courtney Emmas
Rolf - Daniel Rae
Friedrich - Jeremy Salmon/James Stewart
Louisa - Annie Henderson/Jamie Sia Kalimtzis
Kurt - Noah Bilotta/Blake O’Mara
Brigitta - Josie Bennetts/Lana Harmey
Marta - Gabrielle Daggar/Finlay Thomas
Gretl - Zara Jackaman/Aiesha Rajab
Nuns
Sister Margaretta - Leanne Garrett
Sister Sophie - Amy Weir
Sister Berthe - Carol Pakula
Glenda Buchanan
Gabby Caruso
Gloria Collins
Helen Coppola
Renee Dimech
Stephanie Eid
Carolyn Emmas
Rhiannon Garrett
MJ Hayes
GlenMarie Hollebone
Valerie Johnson
Mala McAlpin
Jenny McAlpine
Angela Swords
Kay Taylor
Lesley Thomas
Greg Kenyon - Herr Zeller