Dreamboats and Petticoats
From: Monday, 14th June 2010
To: Saturday, 19 June 2010
Our Review: 
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Synopsis
In 1961 emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans - and more importantly, the gorgeous Laura. But when Laura shows that she’s no slouch with the guitar, rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more.
Our Review:
15 June 2010
Welcome to somewhere in Essex in the early 1960’s where young Bobby (Josh Capper) is studying for his A-Levels and saving up to buy an electric guitar. Dreaming of becoming a rock and roll star, Bobby forms a song writing partnership with Laura (Daniella Bowen), his friend Ray’s (Gareth Leighton) sister. However he is soon distracted by the glamorous Sue (Carolynne Good) and spends more time pursuing her than he does writing songs.
Predictably, Sue much prefers the local tough guy, Norman (Jonathan Bremner) and uses Bobby to win Norman’s affections. It all works out in the end with Bobby realising he is actually in love with Laura as we suspected all along and they win the song writing contest and presumably live happily ever after.
Dreamboats and Petticoats may not be winning any awards for originality or even convey anything remotely resembling a story line but the sheer number of ...
Cast
Josh Capper (Bobby)
Jonathan Bremner (Norman)
Carolynne Goode (Sue)
Anthony Clegg (Phil/Older Bobby)
Wayne Smith (Ray)
Danni Bowen (Laura)
Clare Ivory (Donna)
Daniel Graham (Barry)
Chris Coxon (Colin)
Tim Jackson (Andy)
Alan Howell (Richard)
Simon Nock (Frank)
Glan Joseph (Eric)
Bethany Compson-Bradford (Brenda/Carnegie Sister/Daisy)
Lauren Storer (Babs)
Michael Paver (Jeremy)
Ben Tolley (Derek)
Katie Pritchard (Cover Carnegie sister)
Creative
Laurence Marks (Book)
Maurice Gran (Book)
Bill Kenwright (Producer)
Laurie Mansfield (Producer)
Bob Tomson (Director)
Keith Strachan (musical supervision) (Music)
Carole Todd (Choreographer)
Sean Cavanagh (Design)
Mark Howett (Lighting)
Ben Harrison (Sound)
Brian Berg (executive producer) (Producer)
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