‘The hills are alive…’ Ireland’s favourite musical REVEALED

Nothing – and we mean nothing – screams “it’s Christmas” more than watching The Sound of Music on the telly.

So it is not surprising that it has been voted Ireland’s favourite musical to watch at the festive season, according to new research.

Yup. The seven von Trapp kids – Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta and Gretl – Maria and naval officer Captain Georgt have stolen the hearts of people all over the country.

And Maria (played by Julie Andrews) has even scooped the award for favourite female character from a musical beating perfectly ladylike Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady.

However, while the von Trapps are our favourite musical family, it seems most of us would prefer to sing-a-long to Somewhere over the Rainbow than The Hill are Alive.

The research was carried out to celebrate the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards and parents, students and teachers across the country are reminded that the awards are open for entry. 

There are a number of group categories including ‘Best Overall School Musical’, ‘Best Overall School Play’ and ‘Best Original Production’, a new category added to the 2017 Awards.

The deadline for entries in all production categories is 27 January 2017 and closing date for entries in the written categories is 10 February 2017. 

For further information on the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards including how to enter, visit bgesta.ie.