It happened near the end of her version of The Sound [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> It is nearly 30 years ago since Julie Andrews stepped onto the London stage, but during one of her latest performances at the O2 arena it is clear that the Emmy winning, Oscar winning, actress and super celebrity is coming towards the end of her career.

It happened near the end of her version of The Sound of Music song Do-Re-Mi when she asked 14,000 fans to sing alone and at the end of the song her voice started to wobble as she sang the finishing lines.

Now, at the age of 74 this moment offered the clarity that 15 years after a failed operation to save her vocal cords, it is obvious that even if she knows the notes, Andrews is no longer able to sing them.

Given that the tickets for the show were £61 for general admission and a stunning £106 for posh seats, it seems as if both Andrews and fans should toss in the towel, which should make it no surprise to hear that at intermission the information desk was stormed with audience members hoping for a refund.

The odd part is that Andrews is aware that she is no longer the Mary Poppins everyone loved, given that five minutes into the show she clearly stated she was not like she used to be.

The opening of the show at least was entertaining given that the stage boosted a large screen that showed clips of Andrews’ early life and plenty of snaps of her before fame and throughout her glory years.  Surrounding the shots were the powerful voice that she is known for, but once she stepped onto stage and opened her mouth the magical bubble was broken.

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