At The Civic on 12 August, travel back to the 1960s with The Simon and Garfunkel Story, a show that captivates via a journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s lives. It begins at their childhood and climaxes with their legendary 1981 Central Park concert.
We sat down with William Sharp, who plays Paul Simon, to hear about his experience on the show. He explained that the performance will spark memories for those who lived through the Simon and Garfunkel era and give those who have never seen the two acclaimed performers a chance to experience their music live.
William and his cast member, Oliver Cave, who plays Art Garfunkel, perfectly replicate Simon and Garfunkel’s singing voices while performing some of their most well-known songs.
“To be able to hold the audience’s attention so intently with what I’ve been training for is a powerful thing,” says William. “It’s something I’ll never forget.”
William decided to put all his effort into pursuing a music career, something he’s always had a passion for, after realising architecture school was not for him. This being his first time on stage in a lead role has been understandably impactful.
The entire cast and crew do a phenomenal job, he says, of supporting each other while on the road. He explained the joy it brings him to meet members of the audience who are moved by the show.
“The show itself is the next best thing to seeing Simon and Garfunkel, it will transport you back.”
