Waimate is alive with The Sound of Music.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the popular film The Sound of Music, and — to celebrate — the Waimate Theatre Company will bring the classic to the stage next week.
Spokeswoman Emma Bush said it had been almost four decades since the play was last staged in Waimate and some of the original cast would return to the stage again.
Miss Bush said Russell Wallace — who had played Captain Von Trapp — was returning as the stern Admiral von Schreiber.
While Rob Smith — who had formerly played Max Detweiler — would be taking on the role of Captain Von Trapp.
She said those familiar faces would also be joined by a new generation of performers who were ‘‘bringing their own energy to the production’’.
Miss Bush said — following the success of last year’s Frozen Jr — the interest from young performers was so strong the company had double cast the child roles to give more thespians the chance to star.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of volunteers has been hard at work — building sets, sewing costumes, sourcing props, and keeping everything running smoothly.
‘‘It’s a true community effort.
‘‘One that continues to make local theatre something special.’’
The production would be directed by Helen Horsnell, with choreography by Shelley Wilson and musical direction from Vanessa Morgan and Claire Luckman.
‘‘The production is in expert hands and promises to deliver something truly special.’’
Tickets are on sale now at Humanitix.
