Pitlochry Festival Theatre announce Elizabeth Newman’s acclaimed production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s much-loved musical The Sound of Music, is set to return to the Theatre in the Hills in the Winter of 2025.
Directed at the Theatre by Elizabeth Newman, next year’s revival director will be Sam Hardie (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Pitlochry Festival Theatre) who was Associate Director on the original production. It will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 14 November to 21 December 2025.
This final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein has become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including Climb Ev’ry Mountain, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, this inspirational musical follows a postulant who goes to work as a governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a difficult moral decision.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s new Artistic Director Alan Cumming, said “A show that manages to entertain, provoke and remind us we should never take for granted our freedoms and rights is definitely one of my favourite things!”
Director Elizabeth Newman said: “I am thrilled that Alan has decided to revive our production of The Sound of Music next year. I am very excited to be part of his tenure in Pitlochry. It’s such an exciting time for the Theatre and I am over the moon that people will get to see this piece of work next year, which speaks so passionately about family and politics.”
Sam Hardie, director of next year’s revival said: “I am delighted to be reviving Elizabeth Newman’s beautiful production of The Sound of Music next year. Led by a company of exceptional actor musicians and local children, love is at the beating heart of this production. I am thrilled we can sing and share this story from our Theatre in the Hills again.”
Further information about casting will be announced in 2025.
Tickets for the Pitlochry Festival Theatre revival of The Sound of Music go on general sale on Tuesday 17 December and are available from the box office on 01796 484626 or online at www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
