A Helensburgh drama group’s musical cabaret was a shining success as locals enjoyed performances from star studded musicals.
Helensburgh Savoy Theatre Group performed their Mad About Musicals show for two sold out nights across April 28 and 29 at the Victoria Halls.
Members treated audiences to songs they wouldn’t usually showcase in their productions with performances of iconic musicals like Les Misérables and Hamilton and fan-favourites from Disney musicals.
Committee member Euan Forrest said: “This year’s show was themed around songs from musicals that we as an amateur club are unlikely to ever be able to stage for various reasons.
“As such, the programme featured numbers from animated Disney classics, huge international hit musicals like Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, as well as much more modern hits such as Hamilton, Come From Away and Six.
“It was great for the club to get back to the full song-and-dance format last used in 2019, after the tail end of Covid restrictions impacting on rehearsals meant that 2022's production was a more stripped-back concert.
“A huge thank you as always goes to all the volunteers that help out backstage, front of house and behind our bar, without whom our productions would be impossible and of course our loyal audiences.”
In April the group announced that they were preparing for their main show of the year – production of Sunshine on Leith set to be shown at the Victoria Halls from November 8 to 11.
Their new show Variety at the Vic – previously known as Sing for Your Supper – that will raise money for local wellbeing and mental health charity Jean’s Bothy.
The show will take place on Friday, June 2 at 7.30pm and will showcase local choirs, orchestras, bands and dance schools.
Euan added: “We recently announced that this November’s production will be the hit musical Sunshine on Leith – with rehearsals beginning at 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 10 at St Michael's Church Hall and performances from November 8-11 at the Victoria Halls.
“We're also thrilled to be launching Variety at the Vic, the long-awaited return of our annual charity fundraiser, formerly known as Sing For Your Supper and last held in 2019.
“This will feature performances from many local choirs, orchestras, bands and dance schools, with all funds this year going in aid of local charity Jean's Bothy.”
Tickets to Variety at the Vic cost £8 and are available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/helensburghsavoy.
They can also be bought at Destination Helensburgh on Sinclair Street.
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