Gosford Musical Society present The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Based on the Victor Hugo novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic.

Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

This show contains mature themes that may not be suitable for all viewers. Parental discretion is advised.

Saturday 2nd November 1.30pm – Accessible/Relaxed/Sensory Friendly performance 
What to expect at the Sensory Friendly Performance:

At our sensory friendly performance, we encourage audience members to be completely themselves in order to feel comfortable – feel free to make sounds, move your body, fidget, stim and use noise-cancelling headphones.

We will not use bells in the foyer area to announce show time, but will instead have staff give verbal indication that it is time for patrons to find their seats in the auditorium. The Don Craig Room will be open as a dedicated quiet space for patrons and will have dim lighting to assist those needing a space away from the busy and noisy foyer.

During the performance, lighting will remain on in the auditorium at a dim level, and the volume of the show and sound effects will be lower as well to accommodate those with sensory sensitivities.

We will have a pre-show welcome where the main characters will come out on stage and introduce themselves and will explain some of the effects of the show (e.g. smoke, sound effects), particularly highlighting scenes that may have higher sensory impact.

We hope that the inclusion of a sensory friendly performance means that more people can comfortably access the theatre and see this wonderful show.

We look forward to welcoming you.