Amateur Stage

The Sound of Music (1979)

Macclesfield Majestic Theatre Group

MACCLESFlELD MAJESTIC THEATRE GROUP crown their most hectic season yet with a striking performance at the Majestic Cinema of this famous musical.

This is the first time they have mounted two major musicals in one year. They took their first show, the Count of Luxembourg, to the Waterford Festival in Ireland where they won a series of awards.

As the North West's leading do-it-yourself society they made all their own scenery and costumes for both shows and are now one of the few societies making money.

With such evidence of industry and enthusiasm, it might seem churlish to criticise the current show, but it was played at too slow a tempo and the scenes, involving the nuns were inadequately lit, but their chorus singing was most impressive.

Best voice among the principals was that of Maureen Hutton as Elsa. Harry Newton was a personable Von Trapp. who seemed happier when he could cast off his initial role
of disciplinarian, while tall, statuesque Sheila Holmes made a favourable debut in
her first lead as Maria.

Producer John Palin did full justice to the drama content of the show.

TOM WILDERN

 

 

 

 

 

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