It’s my time! SUZY’S WORLD OF OPERA

Anchored in Suzy Cato’s favourite childhood memories are the Sunday afternoon musicals she used to watch with her family.

Growing up in the small town of Kaikohe during the 1970s, she and her sister would plonk themselves in front of the television as classic Broadway musicals such as Oklahoma!and South Pacificlit up the screen.

Suzy’s mum stood at the back doing the weekly ironing, singing along with her captivated daughters.

“I remember I’d turn to watch Mum sing and the tears would be streaming down her face. Then I’d get caught up in all the emotion of it as well,” recalls the kids’ entertainer.

“I loved the old-school glitz and glamour – the