Don't miss the opportunity to see Manx Operatic Society's production of Oklahoma! next month - proudly supported by Pokerstars!
Directed by our regular guest, Anthony Williams, this show will no doubt do maximum justice to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical.
For those new to Manx Musical theatre, the strength and depth of local talent is astonishing and many of the professionally directed shows have been compared favourably with their West End counterparts, so much so that in recent years, at the Gaiety we have been treated the likes of Phantom of the Opera, Cats and several others which are carefully guarded by the copyright owners.
MOS see www.mos.im itself has won over 60 awards since 1983 from National Operatic and Dramatic Association, so with the flair and choreography of Anthony in harness with the excellent singers, dancers and musicians, you can be sure that Oklahoma will be a great success.
The lead role of Curley McLain is played by Manx fireman, David Cowley who sets the scene with a rousing rendition of 'Oh What A Beautiful Morning,' the show rattles along and includes other well known tunes such as 'I Can't Say No', 'Surrey With a Fringe On Top', 'Kansas City', 'People Will Say We're In Love' and of course the stirring title song itself: 'Oklahoma!'
Sarah Elder plays the role of Laurey, being herself well-versed in theatre. Previously she has performed with a number of local societies in many local shows including 7 Brides for 7 Brothers (Millie), Calamity Jane (Jane), and in her very first show – Jeckyll and Hyde – she was fellow understudy with Sam Barks.
Lewis Kelly, Will Parker in the show, has had the exciting experience of meeting Jimmy Johnston who starred in that part alongside Hugh Jackman in the National Theatre Tour. Jimmy visited the Island in January to present a workshop to the cast. Lewis comes with a wealth of experience, having trained at the University of Cumbria and been a part of many shows during training.
He has also been heavily involved in local theatre, performing in productions such as Evita, Sunset Boulevard and Cats in which he played Munkostrap. Further afield, Lewis has recently finished his professional debut at the Theatre Royal in Bath (for more information, visit: www.keddiescott.com).
Oklahoma runs from 12th to 19th of March 19:30 at the Gaiety Theatre with a matinée performance 19th March. Tickets cost £24.48 in the Circle and £20.20 in the stalls with concessions for group bookings.
At the Welbeck Hotel & Restaurant, we are offering 10% off for pre-theatre diners who order between 17:45 and 18:30.
Dinner. bed, show & breakfast from £135 per couple. Singles from £77.
