THE SAVOY SINGERS, based in Camberley, Surrey, are a leading and long-established amateur operatic society which prides itself on the excellence and professionalism of its productions. From Gilbert & Sullivan operas through operetta to the modern musical, the Savoy Singers performing at the Camberley Theatre, combine musical quality with innovative production.

  Our Rodgers and Hammerstein Revue was applauded and cheered by the first night audience and was without doubt the success we hoped for. From the moment Rupert Gardner, our Musical Director, sat at the grand piano on stage and wowed the assembling audience with his jazz piano playing, the atmosphere was set. The arrival of the cast on stage in glittering evening dress and the opening number, accompanied by the excellent band, brought the revue to life.The evening continued with the non-stop compilation of songs, medleys, narration and sketches as Richard Rodgers (Gary Gordon), reflected on his and Oscar Hammerstein's careers.

There are so many people to thank during a production and I can think of no better place than here on the website to publicly thank everyone, and I mean everyone, who has worked so hard on this revue -  not forgetting the performers for learning so much music and so many words! The list of course is endless and I hesitate to start thanking individuals. However, we particularly have to thank Jane Clifford, for the amount of sewing she has done to make the beautiful skirts for Act 2 and John Pibworth, for his work on the set and the hanging flats, so expertly lit by the theatre staff. Also Rupert and Kasia for their delightful arrangement and the musicians who worked tirlessly under Rupert's direction.  

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