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THE Sainsbury Singers were at the Kenton Theatre
last Saturday and Sunday to give a performance of
their musical extravaganza Strictly Musicals. The
show was packed with songs from West End and
Broadway hits, including Phantom Of The Opera and
Chicago.
This amateur society was formed as long ago as 1938,
by Frank Sainsbury, a local man born in Reading, who
was encouraged to sing as a boy to aid his recovery
from double pneumonia.
This latest stage production took a selection of the
best songs from well-known musicals to produce an
enjoyable and varied programme, giving an
opportunity for these singers to showcase their
talents. A total of 27 cast members sing solos,
duets and group numbers.
The programme comprised 18 arrangements, divided
into two acts, encompassing older favourites such as
There is Nothin’ Like A Dame from South Pacific and
Tonight from West Side Story, through to modern
classics such as All That Jazz from Chicago and You
Can’t Stop The Beat from Hairspray.
If you missed this enjoyable evening of emotion and
extravagance, you can catch it again at the Concert
Hall, Reading on Saturday, November 13 and Sunday,
November 14.
For tickets call 0118 988 2510 or the box office on
0118 960 6060.
Richard Rule
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