From the first do-re-mi to the final, rousing bars of Climb Every Mountain, The Sound of Music grabs you by the heart strings and refuses to let go.

The show’s cult-like following meant a packed audience at Leeds Grand Theatre, with young and old singing along to the songs made iconic by the 1965 Julie Andrews film.

And if you can hold it together during the von Trapp children’s curtain call, you’re a stronger soul than me.

Taking on a role made iconic by Julie Andrews is no mean feat — but Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope won the love of the audience as bright, loving governess Maria with ease.

Her clear, bright yet tender vocals made the title song, Do-Re-Mi and My Favourite Things the highlights they should be, and her rapport with the children was a delight.

Speaking of delights — the talented child cast completely stole the show. Even the youngest stars held their own, vocally and dramatically, and I could have watched their performance of So Long, Farewell 100 times.

When they were led on by Liesl (Grace Chapman) for their final bow, they won the cheers and applause they truly deserved.

Chapman’s Liesl was also fantastic, particularly in her scenes with Rolf (Luke George), and Jan Hartley’s powerful rendition of Climb Every Mountain as the Mother Abbess was one of the stand-out performances of the show.

Steven Houghton captured the dignity and stiff upper lip of Captain von Trapp, but broke hearts during Edelweiss. The emotion and tension of that scene were palpable — while The Sound of Music is full of joy, its dramatic finale still packs an punch.

A simple but grand set transformed the stage into the beautiful Austrian mountains, the lavish von Trapp home and the echoing, peaceful Abbey.

This year the 1965 film celebrates its 50th anniversary — and judging by the standing ovation last night’s show received, The Sound of Music will live on in musical hearts for another 50 years.

There’s simply No Way To Stop It!