Playwright and Shortland Street star Alison Quigans acclaimed play Mums Choir will hit all the high notes from June 22nd in true church choir fashion when it opens at the Fortune Theatre in Dunedin: once the Trinity Methodist church, converted into a theatre in 1974.

A beautiful, heartwarming tale about family, Mums Choir is a celebration of life, laughter, love and music. We find ourselves in the O'Reilly family home in the days following the death of Molly, their mother. She had ambitious plans for her children when they were young and she has ambitious plans for them now - she's requested that they sing Faure's famous Requiem at her funeral service. What with sibling rivalry, emptying the liquor cabinet, home baking and organizing the funeral arrangements, Mum's choir have their work cut out to learn their parts in time. But they're determined to give her the send-off she deserves! It is hoped the Fortunes famous stained glass Rose Window survives the soprano.

Directed by Lisa Warrington (Aunty and Me and The Daylight Atheist) with Musical direction by Stuart Walker, the play stars a strong local cast as well as several new faces. Sold out nationwide, finally southern audiences will get to experience this wonderful New Zealand play.

Bookings are now open at the box office 03 4778323 or via the website (www.fortunetheatre.co.nz) for the strictly limited season from June 22 to July 14. Generous discounts are available for party bookings so get your 'choir' together now, decide on a performance and call to reserve your seats!

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