SMASH celebrated its 21st birthday in 2009.
SMASH HITS 21 took to the boards at Solihull Methodist Church Hall for three performances in March 2009. We were pleased to welcome back SMASHers who have moved away – not only to see the show but several to take part in it, travelling long distances to the rehearsals.
The cast of over 50 followed SMASH’s journey – through song and music – from the first ever SMASH production (Follow the Star) to 2010’s production (The Railway Children).
The show contained items which our audiences have particularly enjoyed. So yes! there was “Counting sheep” with its famous dancing shepherds from Born for Us All.
As well as other classics from Born for Us All, there were songs from Whistle Down The Wind, Goodnight Mister Tom, Children of Eden and Just So — to name but a few.
Photographs of some of the items in the show
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- Our 21st birthday cake
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- Members of the cast in rehearsal
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- Members of the cast in rehearsal
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- The unholy alliance – from “Singing Dancing Carpenter”
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- It’s a fine life – from one of our variety shows
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- Pick a pocket or two – from one of our variety shows
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- Donna and the Kebabs – from “Whizz Kid from Aus”
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- All good gifts – from “Godspell”
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- Counting Sheep – from “Born for us all”
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- Angels – from “Whistle down the wind”
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- Move over! – from “Goodnight Mister Tom”
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- Move over! – from “Goodnight Mister Tom”
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- Shaftesbury Avenue – from “Goodnight Mister Tom”
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- Thick skin – from “Just So”
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- Benjamin’s calypso – from “Joseph”
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- Joseph’s coat – from “Joseph”
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- Thank you very much – from “Scrooge”
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- Thank you very much – from “Scrooge”
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- One voice – from “The Railway Children”
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- The guy who gets the girl – from “Dazzle”
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- We done a project on it – from one of our variety shows
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- Day by day – from “Godspell”
Photographs courtesy of Bill Penny
Reactions from the audience (by email)
“Where else in modern society do young and not so young meet and have fun on such equal terms?”
“I enjoyed the show. Nice of the “oldies” to reprise some of their roles, but the future definitely belongs to the youngsters, some of whom have tremendous potential.”
“Born for us all sent a very special tingle down my spine. To think that that whole musical was completely self produced is AWESOME!”
“We just wanted to congratulate you on a great show, and to thank you for the wonderful experience that our daughter has been able to share in. The look on her face after the shows was one of sheer joy, and excitement. As well as having fun, and making lots of new friends the experience has been something that has developed her as a young person, working in a team with people of all ages.”