Film & Theatre, Reviews | Posted on June 13th, 2025 | return to news
The Sound of Music
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Review by Luke Graham
Wimborne Musical Theatre Society’s latest show is a brilliant performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic ‘The Sound of Music’.
The society has been performing for over 50 years and that heritage was on display in this very professional production.
Set against the backdrop of 1930s Nazi-occupied Austria, ‘The Sound of Music’ tells the story of Maria Rainer, a free-spirited young woman whose aspiration to become a nun is derailed when she takes the job of governess to the seven von Trapp children.
Lauren Ferger-Andrews is excellent in the iconic role of Maria, made famous by Julie Andrews in the 1965 film. Lauren portrays Maria as mischievous and cheeky, and her singing was wonderful.
David Cooper was brilliant as Captain von Trapp. He had an incredibly stage presence and perfectly captured the Captain’s transformation from the stern and distant authority figure to the softer, more loving father.
Selina Rumbold was also amazing as the Mother Abbess. Her performance of ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ at the end of Act One was powerful and moving.
All seven von Trapp children charmed the audience with their singing, dancing and acting, especially the youngest members of the cast. None seemed intimidated by the large audience who attended the opening night. A very professional bunch.
In fact, the whole cast was exceptional. Well done to director Duncan Trew, musical director and conductor Alastair Hume and choreographer Jenny Jalie for managing this huge cast.
There were some technical issues with mics and scene changes which will hopefully be ironed out in future performances, and the scenery was rather minimalist (perhaps necessary with so many scene changes), but I was impressed by the large backdrop painting of the Salzburg mountains and valley.
The show is dedicated to Sylvia Walpole, who was chairman of the society for 25 years but sadly passed away in February this year.
There’s still a chance to see the production at the Tivoli Theatre this evening or at two performances tomorrow. For tickets, visit https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/events/the-sound-of-music-wmts.
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