Local amateur dramatics group Spennymoor Stage and Song brought the curtain down to rapturous applause and a standing ovation following their most recent show – Kinky Boots the musical – performed at Spennymoor Town Hall last month.
A near sell out across the five shows, Stage and Song members are hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and came along to support local amateur theatre.
Producer Liam Etherington commented, “We had such a great time bringing Kinky Boots to life on the Town Hall stage. We’re really pleased at how well supported the show was and to hear such positive feedback from our audiences is really something”.
Many who attended took to social media to share their feelings on the performance. Gillian Campbell said “We thoroughly enjoyed the show… Can’t wait to see what you do next”. Jemma Jenkinson commented “Absolutely amazing performance! Me and my daughter really enjoyed it”, whilst Andrew Tait put it simply, “Really enjoyed your amazing show!!”.
The show also received a glowing review from Helen Abraham of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) who described the performance as “magical, uplifting and delivered with real affection for both the material and the audience”.
Spennymoor Stage and Song turn their attention to future shows, the next being “Lights Up!” which celebrates some of the world’s greatest musicals with an all singing, all dancing concert. This is being performed at Spennymoor Town Hall on Saturday 10 October with a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7pm. Tickets are priced at £10 and are available now from www.ticketsource.co.uk/spennymoorstageandsong or by calling 07881 761 416.
The group have also announced that their January 2027 pantomime will be “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, whilst in May 2027 they will take to the stage to perform the musical “Come From Away”. This is a musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, in the week following the 9/11 attacks. When US airspace closed, 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were grounded there. The small town doubled its population overnight, opening its homes and hearts to the stranded travellers.
Anyone keen to find out more or get involved with Spennymoor Stage and Song can get in touch via the group’s Facebook page.
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