Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Touring)
It's very easy to be critical of a Jukebox Musical and this is probably the epitome of that genre but, when one is talking the 1950s and 60s an era littered with timeless classics I would challenge anybody not to leave the theatre singing one song or another.
There is no doubt that the story of Bobby and Laura and their rocky relationship both personally and professionally as teen songwriters is neither deep nor particularly meaningful. However it's touching and will remind many of a much nicer and more appealing bygone era, considering the troubles we face today and if the stage musical can't take us away from reality for a couple of hours what can.
Alistair Higgins and Elizabeth Carter are sublime casting as our hero and heroine, great voices and understated performances in characters that you know are destined to be together and win the youth club songwriting competition despite all the challenges of just being teenagers. Comedy value comes in abundance from David Luke as Ray, brother to Laura and friend to Bobby, the height of which is probably a full rendition of the Ritchie Valens hit 'Donna' only for his girlfriend of the same name, played by Gracie Johnson to return having only made a visit to powder her nose.
Alistair Hill excels as Norman (perhaps the equivalent of 'The Fonz in this production) who ultimately gets the girl, Sue played exquisitely by Laura Darton, that Bobby initially aspires to (but, we all know he and Laura are made for each other).
There is no doubt this is an ensemble piece and there isn't a weak link amongst them which is what makes the whole production work so well, great music, great singing (a couple of flawless acapella renditions) and overall a great experience.
Still touring until 7th October 2017 so take yourself back to those halcyon days and enjoy some of the best music you'll ever hear.
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There is no doubt that the story of Bobby and Laura and their rocky relationship both personally and professionally as teen songwriters is neither deep nor particularly meaningful. However it's touching and will remind many of a much nicer and more appealing bygone era, considering the troubles we face today and if the stage musical can't take us away from reality for a couple of hours what can.
Alistair Higgins and Elizabeth Carter are sublime casting as our hero and heroine, great voices and understated performances in characters that you know are destined to be together and win the youth club songwriting competition despite all the challenges of just being teenagers. Comedy value comes in abundance from David Luke as Ray, brother to Laura and friend to Bobby, the height of which is probably a full rendition of the Ritchie Valens hit 'Donna' only for his girlfriend of the same name, played by Gracie Johnson to return having only made a visit to powder her nose.
Alistair Hill excels as Norman (perhaps the equivalent of 'The Fonz in this production) who ultimately gets the girl, Sue played exquisitely by Laura Darton, that Bobby initially aspires to (but, we all know he and Laura are made for each other).
There is no doubt this is an ensemble piece and there isn't a weak link amongst them which is what makes the whole production work so well, great music, great singing (a couple of flawless acapella renditions) and overall a great experience.
Still touring until 7th October 2017 so take yourself back to those halcyon days and enjoy some of the best music you'll ever hear.
Book Now
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