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Our sell out Outing to see Connie Fisher and Alistair McGowan star in They’re Playing Our Song at the Menier Chocolate Factory last night (13 August) got off to a great start as all of our Theatregoers were treated to a free programme on arrival. With so many Thetregoers on the Outing, we took up the vast majority of the theatre, and with unassigned seating, it was a great chance for everyone to chat and get to know each other. Several people decided to arrive early and enjoy a meal in the Menier’s award winning restaurant.

They’re Playing Our Song tells the story of a love affair between lyricist Sonia Walsk and composer Vernon Gersch and mirrors the real life romance of Bayer Sager and Hamlisch who provide the book and lyrics for the musical. This is Connie Fisher’s first full stage role since leaving The Sound of Music in February.

After the show our Theatregoers were invited to stay for a Question and Answer session with Fisher and McGowan in which they were happy to answer questions about how they researched their roles, how the production came about, and what it is like to perform in the intimate surroundings of the Menier. Several of our Theatregoers were able to pose their questions to the two West End stars who were happy to discuss all aspects of their performance.

Please do feel free to email your comments and thoughts about the play and the evening through to feedback@whatsonstage.com, or why not contribute your own review of the show?

Also, don’t forget to check the homepage for details of upcoming Outings and events.

Edited highlights of the Q&A will be posted in the News section of the website shortly.

Thanks again to all who came last night, see you next time!

Kate Jackson

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