Dreamboats and Petticoats

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:

1 November 2011

The music of the late 1950s and early 1960s has come to hold a nostalgic innocence, even for those, like myself, who weren't around to enjoy it at the time. Many of the hits from that era have proved to be timeless classics, and continue to sell in the Dreamboats and Petticoats compilation albums.

It was out of the success of these albums that the musical was born, and, like many of the musicals that have been pieced together around popular songs, the story is a bit weak and predictable. However, what the show lacks in substance it makes up for in wit, heart and sheer energy. Penned by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart and Birds of a Feather, the dialogue zips along with some genuine laugh out loud moments.

We're back in high school, 1961, and goofy kid Bobby (David Ribi) is wishing he could trade his yout...

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