Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Directed by Sue Hamilton

We are delighted to bring one of the most popular musicals to the Riverhead Theatre stage. Originally opening on Broadway in November 1959, The Sound of Music has enjoyed numerous productions and revivals since then. It was adapted as a 1965 film musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which won five Academy Awards.

The story of The Sound of Music is based on the memoirs of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. You will have heard and know many songs from the musical which have become so widespread over the years, including the title song “The Sound of Music”, “Edelweiss”, “My Favourite Things”, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “Do-Re-Mi”.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of R&H Theatricals of New York.

Tickets £9.50, Juniors (Under 16) £4.00. Except Wednesday 16 where Tickets are £8.50, Juniors (Under 16) £4.00.

Visit our Photos section for a Gallery of publicity pictures from the Sound of Music.

Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of Hendrix, the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the energy of Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocal of Stevie Nicks all rolled into one…….. then let me introduce Chantel McGregor, one of the most exciting rock and blues musicians that the UK has ever produced!

At the age of eight Chantel became the youngest person in the country to pass a Rock school exam and at 12, she was jamming in her native Bradford and evolving into an incredible musician.

Described as a prodigy, at 14 Chantel was told by major labels “great voice, but girls don’t play guitar like that!”  Wisely ignoring that advice, she enrolled at the world-renowned Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 distinctions.  Chantel left with a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, for outstanding musicianship.

Chantel has since stepped out in the pro-musician world and her stunning live performances are proving that this is rock blues for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity, peppered by flights of incendiary guitar and flanked by moments of poise, grace and fluidity…………

If you measure an artist’s prospects by the company they keep, then this Miss is clearly heading in the right direction, having been invited to perform on stage by Joe Bonamassa, the American blues supremo, on two of his tours so far!

Chantel’s debut album, Like No Other, is a beautifully crafted compilation, that showcases her versatility and genuine talent, as a singer-songwriter!

Also being part of the centenary album “100 Years of the Blues“, in the company of the all time greats, like Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and many more titans of rock blues, is testament to her highly regarded reputation in the music world!

Chantel was voted Young Artist of the Year, in the British Blues Awards 2011 and was delighted to have played a key role in the BBC Introducing Masterclass 2012.

To see, hear and find out more about this refreshing, creative and original young artist, please visit Chantel’s website at http://www.chantelmcgregor.com

Tickets £11.00 (In advance)