STORYHOUSE SET TO BE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC AS TIP TOP PRODUCTIONS RETURN

Rehearsals are in full swing as a Wrexham-based community theatre company prepares to bring a much loved and iconic musical to the stage in Chester.

Local theatre company Tip Top Productions are set to stage the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music " at Storyhouse in Chester from Wednesday 2^nd August to Saturday 5^th August at 7.30pm with Matinee performances at 2.30pm on Friday 4^th August and Saturday 5^th August.  The show will be directed for Tip Top by Peter Swingler OBE with musical direction by Wendy Tucker and choreography by Joni Rusling.

Featuring a whole host of cherished songs, including Climb Ev’ry Mountain, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and the title number, "The Sound of Music" won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Speaking about the show, Peter Swingler said:

"Rehearsals are going exceptionally well with 40+ cast members working well together on this the most beloved musical of all time. I have been fortunate to amass talent from right across the region and beyond: from Rhos on Sea to Crewe, Nantwich to Neston not forgetting Wrexham, Llangollen and of course Chester. Audiences will be enchanted by the two teams of youngsters playing the Von Trapp children who are being coached by musical director Wendy Tucker and choreographer Joni Rusling. Our fantastic cast will feature Josephine McSollars as Maria and Chris Sims as Captain Von Trapp."

In addition to its 40+ strong cast, the show's producers are looking to cast up to three male dancers to appear in a Waltz during a ballroom scene and anyone who is interested on taking on these roles should contact Peter Swingler by email at swinglerp@gmail.com for further details.

"The Sound of Music" follows on from Tip Top's staging of Calendar Girls The Musical at Storyhouse last year and their sell out production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Theatr Clwyd in February this year.  Founded by Peter Swingler OBE in 1989 with openness at its heart Tip Top Productions has become well known in Chester and beyond as the community theatre group with professional standards, whilst remaining welcoming and friendly for all. From 2007 to 2020, the company was based at the Forum Studio Theatre in Chester, housed in the former Chester Gateway Theatre building where they staged several productions each year including their legendary Pantomimes as well as playing host to tribute bands, comedy nights and visiting productions. 

Full details of The Sound of Music can be found at:

www.storyhouse.com 

...where tickets can be bought online.

Pictured - The cast and crew of The Sound of Music, set to be staged by Tip Top Productions at Storyhouse in Chester.