Only at the Torch Theatre on May 9, The Mumford & Sons Story – Awake My Soul recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that took the world by storm 16 years ago.

Four musicians, including Milford Haven’s very own Samuel Freeman, come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons’ iconic music and their explosive rise to fame. Brought to the town by award-winning live theatre and events company The Production Garden, it’s not to be missed!

Actor-musician, composer and theatre maker Samuel Freeman - the double bassist of the band - graduated from Bath Spa School of Music and Performing Arts with First Class Bachelor Honours in Acting. He was a member of the Torch Youth Theatre when he was younger, returning to the Torch in 2023 with ‘Jabberwocky and Other Nonsense’.

“Performing arts was always my favourite thing growing up, whether that was music or acting,” says Sam. “I had a lot of great friends, family and teachers who helped support and nurture my love for acting and helped me realise it could be my job.”

Of Mumford & Sons, he says:

“I was such a massive fan growing up. Their first two albums were the soundtrack of my sixth form. But they were also a huge influence for me as a musician and composer in theatre. Mumford & Sons taught me the power of fantastic storytelling. The sheer ability they had to make an acoustic guitar and double bass sound like the world's biggest and loudest rock band gave me the confidence to write like that myself.”

Described in a recent review as a “tribute band worthy of bearing their name”, this spectacular quartet will have you on your feet, authentically performing Mumford & Sons’ distinct and original sound, journeying through the first two albums, Sigh No More and Babel, from West London dive bars to the legendary Glastonbury gig and worldwide renown.

Sam added: “Matthew Emeny (Guitar) and I were lucky enough to recruit the exceptionally talented Josh Wells (Keyboard) and Stan Elliot (Banjo) to join us, and we locked ourselves away in a rehearsal room to capture the sound and essence of the ultimate Mumford & Sons tribute.

“We still must pinch ourselves really. Last year we put this show together almost as a laugh, got 14 gigs, jumped in a van and hit the road... a year on, the response has just been phenomenal. We are so grateful to everyone who has come along and had a blast with us every single night, and because of that, 2025 is looking so much bigger and better with incredible things to come!”

With beautiful vocal harmonies and foot-stomping drums playing all of Mumford & Sons very best hits, including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait, The Cave and Roll Away Your Stone, you’ll have a night to remember!

Tickets for The Mumford & Sons Story on Friday, May 9 at 7.30pm are £23. Visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk for further details or call 01646 695267.