THE SOUND OF MUSIC UK Tour Adds Summer, Autumn Dates

Bill Kenwright's production of one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Sound of Music, is delighted to announce that the tour has been extended into autumn 2016. The tour recommences on Tuesday 18 May at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.

BBC1's The Voice runner-up and award-nominated Lucy O'Byrne continues in the role of Maria in this spectacular five-star production.

Lucy O'Byrne became a household name when she shot to success as the runner-up in the live shows of the TV talent show. With chart-topper Will.i.am as her mentor, and biggest fan, Lucy made history as the first classical singer to reach the final, impressing the nation with her stunning vocal range. Now, having recently performed at the BBC Proms, she makes her musical debut as the young postulant, Maria. Her first album, Debut, is set to be released on 25 March.

Produced by Bill Kenwright, directed by Martin Connor, choreographed by Olivier Award winner Bill Deamer, musical direction by David Steadman, this wonderfully lavish staging of the classic musical coincides with the 50th anniversary of the film version - the most successful movie musical in history.

It all began with the story of the Trapp Family Singers and Baroness Maria von Trapp's 1949 autobiography, which inspired Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse to create a Broadway musical in 1959. The Sound of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII.

The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including 'Edelweiss', 'My Favorite Things', 'Do-Re-Mi', 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain', 'So Long, Farewell' and of course, the title song, 'The Sound of Music'.

Joining Lucy on stage are Duncan Smith (Max), Isla Carter (Baroness Elsa), Kane Verrall (Rolf), Annie Horn (Liesl), Zoe Ann Brown (Sister Margaretta), Kate Scott (Sister Berthe), Tammy Davies (Sister Sophia), Jude Neill (Ursula), Anouska Eaton (Baroness Elberfeld), Jon de Ville (Franz), Pippa Winslow (Frau Schmidt), Scott Ainslie (Admiral von Schreiber), Piers Bate (Baron Elberfeld) and Lewis Barnshaw. Further casting to be announced.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - UK TOUR DATES

Tuesday 18 - Saturday 21 May Box Office: 0844 871 7607

Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre Website: www.atgtickets.com

Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 May Box Office: 0844 338 5000

Birmingham, Hippodrome Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Tuesday 31 May - Saturday 11 June Box Office: 01743 281281

Shrewsbury, Seven Theatre Website: www.theatresevern.co.uk

Tuesday 14 - Saturday 28 June Box Office: 01492 872000

Llandudno, Venue Cymru Website: www.venuecymru.co.uk

Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 June Box Office: 0844 871 3022

Sunderland Empire Website: www.atgtickets.com

Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 July Box Office: 01252 625252

Blackpool, Opera House Website: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

Monday 11 - Saturday 16 July Box Office: 01242 572573

Cheltenham, Everyman Theatre Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Monday 25 - Saturday 30 July Box Office: 01227 787787

Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre Website: www.marlowetheatre.com

Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 August Box Office: 0844 871 3023

Torquay, Princess Theatre Website: www.atgtickets.com

Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 August Box Office: 01872 262466

Truro, Hall for Cornwall Website: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 August Box Office: 0844 576 3000

Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre Website: www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk

Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 August Box Office: 01792 475715

Swansea, Grand Theatre Website: www.swansea.gov.uk/swanseagrandtheatre

Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 September Box Office: 0844 871 3020

Oxford, New Theatre Website: www.atgtickets.com

Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 September Box Office: 01752 267222

Plymouth, Theatre Royal Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Tuesday 27 September - Saturday 1 October Box Office: 01322 220000

Dartford, Orchard Theatre Website: www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 October Box Office: 01902 429212

Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre Website: www.grandtheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 October Box Office: 0116 233 3111

Leicester, De Montfort Hall Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk

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