Choir, The

Week by week, this disparate group – from a Tory councillor to an Iraqi immigrant – learn a little more about each other, and themselves, as each member shares a favourite song to be learnt by all. Read more …

But, as passions and prejudices are revealed, is singing enough to keep this diverse group from falling apart?

The critical consensus

As the first fruits of a partnership between the Citz and commercial producers Ambassadors Theatre Group, Dominic Hill's production navigates his cast towards a feelgood ending care of David Higham's rousing musical arrangements.

(*) Neil Cooper, Coffee-Table Notes, 29/10/2015

Director Dominic Hill weaves a play with real Glasgow humour, most of it from the rough-around-the-edges Scott, and a heartfelt and convincing reminder that music can bridge the gaps between us.

(*) David Pollock, The Independent, 30/10/2015

On the whole it is a thoroughly engaging and utterly irresistible evening’s theatre.

(*) Lauren Humphreys, The Review Hub, 31/10/2015

Although the script and acting...strike an occasional bum not...there are terrific leading performances.

(*) Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, 01/11/2015

Paul Higgins and Ricky Ross’s musical on a theme of absolution, reconciliation and redemption is uneven but carried by its rousing expression of communal enterprise.

(*) (*) Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 01/11/2015

The sense of belonging, and gorgeous harmonies throughout, make for an energetic, if uneven, production.

(*) (*) Lorna Irvine, The List, 03/11/2015

Predictable it may be but this feel-good show is so lovingly staged and performed it isn’t hard to imagine The Choir enjoying a longer life than this initial run.

(*) Allan Radcliffe, 05/11/2015

The opening night standing ovation was testament to the superb choral performances of the ensemble, but one has doubts as to whether The Choir has what it takes to become an enduring work of musical theatre.

Mark Brown, Scottish Stage, 06/11/2015