Mum's Choir by Alison Quigan, directed by Adey Ramsel

In the first show of the year for Onehunga’s Dolphin Theatre, Director Adey Ramsel combines with Musical Director, Alison Laxon, to bring us Mum’s Choir, a heartwarming Kiwi comedy about family, laughter, love and music.

Alison Quigan, who was born and bred in Palmerston North, wrote Mums Choir after the death of her own mother, when the family came together, so it is a show which is sure to resonate with many people.

The story revolves around five adult children who gather at the family home in Palmerston North to prepare for their mother’s funeral.

The five siblings consist of farmer’s wife Cathy (Sunny Morete), Aussie-based used car salesman Kev (Bryce Jones), pregnant mother of four Terri (Elaine Vaughan), University lecturer Jean (Rochelle Cowie), and bachelor music teacher Noel (Grant Feasey).

They are joined by Cathy’s son Matt,(Andrew Allen) – who rushes back from his Army job in the Solomons, and mum’s sister, dear old Aunty Nola (Marie Goudge).

When the children were growing up the house was always full of music and Mum’s dying wish was for the family to sing Fauré’s Requiem at her funeral. So they have their work cut out to learn their parts in time, not to mention write the eulogy, organise the catering, contact Mum’s friends etc.

The family have great fun reminiscing with lots of all their old favourite songs, such as Amore, In the Mood, The Good Ship Lollipop, Java Jive and the beautiful Maori song Hine E Hine.

However, it’s not all singing or sadness. There’s family secrets to be revealed, cheeky sibling rivalry, a few tears along the way, and loads of witty one-liners.

Mum’s Choir is not a musical, it is a play where the actors naturally burst into song fairly often. This delightful play is bound to be a winner so make sure you book your seats early. Season runs from 20 February to 13 March. Phone 636 7322 or email: bookings@dolphintheatre.org.nz

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