CODA, the Croydon Operatic and Dramatic Association, is going all Sondheim for their next production, Company, which is to be performed at Selsdon Hall from May 8 to 11.
Company’s CODA company: some of the cast appearing at Selsdon Hall next month. LtoR: Jemma Moylan-Torke, Hannah Mooney, Richener Bissereth, Bee Edwards and Meredith Heinrich
In 1970s New York, bachelor Bobby contemplates his unmarried state. Over dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse, forcing Bobby to question his choices. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, this is an exploration of modern relationships.
When first staged on Broadway in 1970, Company was nominated for a record 14 Tony Awards, winning six of them. “The show features some of Stephen Sondheim’s greatest songs, including Being Alive, Marry Me A Little and Side By Side By Side,” say CODA’s producers.
CODA’s new show is directed by Jody Tranter and musically directed by James Moriarty, and stars Richener Bissereth as Bobby, with a large (for an AmDram) cast of 14.
Bissereth said: “It’s been great working with such a supportive group. Getting to explore Bobby with them has been a gift.”
Michael Hall, the chairman of CODA (and who is playing the role of Larry), said, “I feel really privileged to be a part of this incredibly talented cast, full of amazing singers.
“I’m sure audiences will love it.”
Company runs from Thursday May 8 to Sunday May 11 May at Selsdon Hall, 132 Addington Road, with performances at 7.45pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a matinee on Saturday May 10 May at 2.30pm and a final performance on Sunday May 11 May at 4pm.
- Tickets are £19.
- Tickets can be booked online at www.codashows.co.uk or by email at tickets@codashows.co.uk
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