Kimberley choir steps on to Nottingham Theatre Royal stage as part of smash-hit show

The Collaboration Choir has ensembles around the UK and one of it’s Nottinghamshire ones is based at Kimberley School in Newdigate Streett.

And this month they stepped into the limelight on stage at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal to sing with the cast – and other choirs – on the opening night of West End smash-hit show The Choir of Man.

Set in on-stage pub The Jungle, The Choir of Man is described as ‘the best trip to your local you'll ever have’ as the nine-strong male cast combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with world-class tap dance and soulful storytelling.

Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, the show is an uplifting celebration of community and friendship which offers something for everyone in feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment.

Part of the show’s UK tour is The Jungle Choir Community Project, which involved a search for local choirs in each touring city, who were then invited to attend and take part in the opening night performance as a wider celebration of music and community.

And for the opening night in Nottingham on June 9, the participating choirs included The Collaboration Choir.

Nic Doodson, creator and director of the show, said: “The Choir of Man has always been about individuality, generosity, humour and the joy of making music together, and this company embodies all of that.

"As we take the show around the UK and Ireland for the very first time, it felt vital to open the doors even wider and invite local choirs to quite literally raise their voices with us.

"Every city has its own musical heartbeat, and welcoming those voices into the show on opening night was a powerful reminder of why this piece exists – to celebrate community, connection and the extraordinary feeling of singing together.”