The Heartbreak Choir - Brilliant .... 5 Stars!

Pymble Players’ production of ‘The Heartbreak Choir’, by Aidan Fennessy, at Zenith Theatre in Chatswood, is brilliant. The Zenith Theatre is one of Sydney’s gems. There’s something magical about a community theatre group performing a play based on a community choir. Choirs foster connections and the audience certainly connected with this production..

Being an Aidan Fennessy play, the dialogue is witty, poignant and impactful. The life-affirming powers of music are celebrated in this show. When tragedy occurs, it’s often an involvement in music that will enact the healing process and soothe the soul.

Heather Pitt has directed ‘The Heartbreak Choir’, with obvious enthusiasm, as she also plays the choir lead role, of Barbara. Kristin Kok, Chantal Harrison, Gina Willison, Aja Elshaikh, Trent Gardiner and Will Evans, perform their roles with aplomb. Mark Pigot, Musical Director, could be snapped up by The Voice or Australian Idol, as the singing was top-class. Wayne Chee and Nicholas Pang, did a great job with the lighting and sound. Heather Pitt also worked with Daniel Ferris to create a charming set. I had previously seen the MTC and Ensemble Theatre productions of ‘The Heartbreak Choir’. Pymble Players certainly have the heart and soul to match them.

To book tickets to The Heartbreak Choir, please visit https://pymbleplayers.com.au/tickets.

Zenith Theatre
Cnr McIntosh Street and Railway Street Chatswood.

Published 23 March 2026 by WHATS THE SHOW