The Sound of Music comes to Wickersley

The stage will be alive with the sound of music as the “super talented” cast of Wickersley Youngstars perform the Sound of Music at the Civic next week.

The musical, based on the classic film, is the group’s first show since Covid and the cast is “super excited”, according to business manager Sam Sissions.

Sam said: “This is our first show since lockdown.

“The story is set during the Second World War when Germany was trying to take over Austria.

“It’s a feel-good story but an emotional show, I suppose.

“There are seven children, aged between five and 16, and you get to know them.

“Everybody’s welcome. It’s a family show — suitable for grandchildren and grandparents as well.”

Sam said some of the cast of 23 — all aged between eight and 21 — were taking on their first major role in the play, which centres around nanny Maria, famously played in the film by Julie Andrews.

The show had originally been planned for November 2020 but had to be delayed because of the Covid pandemic.

Sam said: “It’s been a long time coming, and it’s been was hard work to get here.

“For some, it will be their first main role. It’s a super talented cast.”

Wickersley Youngstars will perform The Sound of Music at the Civic Theatre  at 7.30pm  from next Tuesday to Friday.