Save the Last Dance for Me

Synopsis

This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music's golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never that simple and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

Our Review:

19 June 2012

This was reviewed at an earlier tour stop in Manchester in February 2012. Casting may have changed since then.

The people behind Dreamboats and Petticoats stick fairly closely to the tried and tested formula when they team up again for Save the Last Dance For Me another jukebox musical - currently doing the rounds.

Fans of the former won’t be disappointed by the latest offering. Directed by Bill Kenwright and Keith Strachan, this is a fun-filled show that takes you back to the Rock n Roll era of the early sixties.

The rather predictable plot follows two sisters, Jennifer (Hannah Frederick) and Marie (Megan Jones) as they head to the coast for the summer holidays. Naturally, young love is in the air when they meet two American army officers. But, unsurprisingly, the plot is perfunctory as this show is all about the songs.

With an impressive list of tunes g...

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Latest User Review

Debbie Jones - 12 July 2012:

I went with my school in Cheltenham, me and my friends loved it and we all singing along- we'd recommend it to everyone!! well done to all the cast! :)...

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