For generations Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical The Sound of Music has endeared itself to millions. Now Durban can be thrilled afresh by its great entertainment qualities. The Playhouse Company is set to entertain festive season audiences with a brand new production the much-loved classic musical, opening for a four-week run in the Playhouse Opera on December 6.

Directed by Ralph Lawson and designed by Greg King (décor) and Neil Stuart Harris (costumes), The Sound of Music stars Angela Kilian and Peter Butler as Maria Reiner and Captain Von Trapp. Principal casting also includes Dale Wesson, Tamar Meskin, Thandulwazi Ncube, Julie Solomon and Judith Hawthorn.

With its score of sure-fire musical hits conducted by Graham Scott, and the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit for each performance, this not-to-be-missed theatre occasion calls for early booking well in advance.

Evening performances Tuesdays to Saturdays at 19h30 (Sundays at 18h00) with Saturday matinees at 14h00. The final performance takes place on New Year’s Eve and this starts at 21h30.

Booking open at Computicket or Dial-a-Seat on 031 369 9555. Pre-booked tickets R45, R55 and R75 with those purchased an hour before performances at R50, R65 and R85.

To purchase one of the low-priced sold houses (1,172 seats at R25 per seat) from December 2 to 4, call 031-369 9455.