The Savoy Singers: She Loves Me

Karen Neville

Jo Langdon tells us all about The Savoy Singers’ latest production, a delightful musical performance to warm your heart

The Savoy Singers, renowned for their vibrant and engaging Gilbert & Sullivan productions, are excited to step into new territory with their latest show, She Loves Me.  

This heartwarming classic will be performed at Camberley Theatre from 12th-15th March, promising an enchanting evening of song, laughter and romance. 

She Loves Me tells the story of Georg and Amalia, two feuding clerks in a 1950s parfumerie who, unbeknownst to each other, are romantic pen pals. Based on the play Parfumerie by Miklós László, the book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret) with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), it’s a delightful tale that has charmed audiences worldwide with its wit, charm and unforgettable score, including the beloved songs Vanilla Ice Cream, Tonight at Eight and She Loves Me. 

Director Bridget Biggar says: “She Loves Me is a gem of a musical! It’s really funny, the characters are real and relatable, and the music is lyrical and memorable. Each character has at least one wonderful song. By the same team who wrote Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me isn’t performed very often as it doesn’t have a traditional chorus and principals structure. 

“The theme of two feuding parfumerie shop employees who are unaware that they are actually romantic pen-pals, has been taken by Hollywood and made into the much beloved film You’ve Got Mail. 

“We are so lucky to have some truly star-quality principals at The Savoy Singers. I think it speaks volumes that one of our 26-year-old stars said to me ‘I have to say, I have fallen in love with this show. On my way to work and back, I have the 2016 Broadway soundtrack on repeat – I love it! Thank you for involving me in this wonderful show!” 

The amateur operatic group was founded in 1969 and are celebrated for their award-winning Gilbert& Sullivan operettas such as The Pirates of Penzance, The Grand Duke and The Sorcerer and are embracing the new challenge of the Broadway-style musical, She Loves Me. 

I have been singing with the society for 14 years and love it. I hope this brilliantly funny romantic musical will inspire more people to join us. The joy of singing and acting is a real buzz and is a great escape from the craziness of today’s busy lives. We hope that by attracting new members to the society, we’ll be able to continue performing for another 50 years.