Category Archives: Shows

The Sound of Music

Thurs 8 – Sat 10 Apr | 2pm [Sat only] & 7.30pm | £18 | £14 [children aged 16 and under]

This amateur production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk 

 

Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre is delighted to bring one of the world’s most beloved musicals back to the stage – ‘The Sound of Music’!

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps, this timeless story follows Maria, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes governess to the seven children of the strict Captain von Trapp. As Maria brings music, laughter and joy back into their home, an unlikely love blossoms, while the growing threat of Nazi occupation forces the family to make some difficult choices.

Featuring much-loved songs including ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’, ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ and the unforgettable title song, ‘The Sound of Music’ is a celebration of family, courage, love and the power of music to bring people together.

With a talented cast, timeless music and a heartwarming story, this production promises be a memorable experience for audiences of all ages.

Dementia Friendly Film Screening: Sabrina

Thurs 8 Apr | 11am | £5 (includes tea, coffee & biscuits)

Dir: Billy Wilder | 1954 | 109 Mins | Certificate U

Classic romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Sabrina Fairchild (Hepburn) is the impressionable daughter of the chauffeur to the wealthy Larabee family. Her childhood crush on David Larabee (William Holden), the playboy younger brother, goes unnoticed until she returns a woman from finishing school in Paris. When David’s dalliance with Sabrina places a lucrative business deal at risk, hard-headed elder brother Linus (Bogart) steps in and decides to woo her himself.

Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all, but have been tailored with care, attention and insight, to be accessible for people living with dementia.

This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.