A THEATRE company which has recently scooped a regional award is bringing its latest show to South Hill Park later this month.
East Berkshire Operatic Society (EBOS) scooped the prize for Best Poster Design at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association London awards, with Duncan Bruce picking up the award for the promotional material for their Crazy For You show last year.
But not ones to sit on their laurels, EBOS are now putting the finishing touches to their latest show, Stephen Sondheim’s Company, which opens at the Wilde Theatre on July 13.
The 1970s smash hit musical comedy follows the journey of Bobby as he nears his 35th birthday and contemplates his inability to commit to a relationship while his friends are off getting married. Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, thoughtful conversations and weddings, Bobby attempts to make an understanding of marriage as his friends try to convince him of the positives that come from having a spouse.
Director Mel Hampshire said: “If like me, you go to the theatre to be thoroughly entertained, then Company will not disappoint.
“In my opinion, the cast are amongst some of the best talent in the area, portraying the friends and girlfriends of Bobby, the 35 year old ‘object of their affection’ with great passion energy and skill. Company is a fun, flirty and sometimes quite poignant production with some truly wonderful songs that showcase Sondheim at his best.
“Having had some great fun with these lovely, hard-working people over the last few weeks, I’d, like to invite you, your friends and family to spend an evening with the cast of Company, and I challenge anyone not to be thoroughly entertained.”
Company opens on Wednesday, July 13 at 7.30pm and runs until Saturday, July 16 at the Wilde Theatre. Tickets are £17. To book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01344 484 123.
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What is the name of the central character in Company?
- a) Terry
- b) Bobby
- c) David
Email your answer, name and contact telephone number to news@wokinghampaper.co.uk by 5pm on Thursday, July 7. Usual terms and conditions apply.
