Company preview - Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre

I STARTED reviewing as a freelance nearly 40 years ago and I have only ever seen one production of Company, at the much loved Library Theatre in Manchester.

That was in the mid 90’s.

It’s a mystery that baffles me to this day. Certain shows do the rounds year after year without fail.

Although my affection is deep seated for the creations of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber et al, Company, for me, has a unique appeal that sets it apart from many other musicals.

The characters feel like real people its easy to engage with, including the show’s central character, Robert, a seemingly incurable bachelor whose friends make it their mission to find him that perfect match. His friends, on the other hand, are all involved in relationships.

Edward Prophet, the production’s director, said:

“SAMT has always been committed to bringing high quality and thought provoking theatre to our audiences and Company is no exception.

“Sondheim’s masterpiece is a witty, poignant and deeply insightful exploration of love, relationships and self-discovery.

“Our cast and our creative team have poured our hearts into this production and we can’t wait to share it with audiences.”

Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre presents Company at Altrincham Little Theatre from March 26-29. Anyone interested in booking tickets should visit samtheatre.co.uk or facebook.com/SAMTheatre.