Company – A Comedy Musical

Directed by: Elliott Bunker

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Production Credits

Music & Lyrics:
Stephen Sondheim

Book:
George Furth

Choreography and Movement:
Katie Milward

Musical Director:
Jon Shone

Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI:

  • Monday 22nd May to Saturday 27th May 2023

  • The Queen Mother Theatre

  • The Bancroft Players

Summary

Sondheim’s game-changing musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult relationships.

From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

Company features a brilliantly brisk and energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best known songs. The strength of the piece lies in its vivid yet real characters, meaning impressive technical aspects aren’t necessary to convey the story. It can be told as effectively with a cavalcade of automated set pieces as it can with a chair or two. Every audience member will see reflections of themselves in at least one of the characters onstage.

Cast List

Robert
Craig Maddox
Sarah
Amanda Campbell-Phillips
Harry
Vince Mathews
Susan
Jaysica Marvell
Patti
Nicki Pope
Jenny
George Curry
David
Tobin Saunders
Amy
Nicola Henry
Paul
Tommy Browne
Joanne
Claire Adams
Larry
Brian Seal
Marty
Rob Gregory
Kathy
Zara Schäfer
April
Tamsin Goodwin-Connelly