I was 15 or 16 in 1965 when ‘The Sound of Music’ was released and probably got to see it pretty soon after, at our local Astra Cinema in Kitwe, Zambia.
Yes, we did have cinemas in the ‘wilds of Africa’ and we got new releases pretty soon after they were… You got dressed up then – women even wore gloves and a gorgeous outfit to evening showings.
When I was younger it was a big deal to go to the cinema every Saturday morning, then off to OK Bazaars to spend our 2 shillings & 6 pence pocket money on some cheap trincket.
We had to meet Mum and Dad at the Kitwe Club for a pickled fish and crusty bread (and lemonade) lunch on the verandah. Sometimes, we’d spend the afternoon playing tennis or watching the adults.
Fast foward 50 years and I’ve just watched my great niece Taisen play Gretyl in the Broadway stage production of ‘The Sound of Music’ right here in Perth, Western Australia!
Taisey was WONDERFUL! She absolutely stole the show for me – and not just because she’s ours, but she seemed to feature each time she was on stage – she just grabbed it with both hands and had a wonderfull time! The joy was obvious. Her characterization was fantastic and that voice was so strong. Love, love, loved it all – EVERY MOMENT!
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I’m thinking of Mum and Dad – yesterday would have been their 76th wedding anniversary. How I would love to have taken them to watch their great-granddaughter Taisen on stage. Maybe they did, anyway… either way I know they would have been so proud!
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