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:

Paul Lucas-Scott - 6 March 2012

This tale of teenage angst, played out to a magnificent soundtrack of 50s and 60s hits, has the audience firmly in its grasp from the outset. The choice of Chris Montez’s “Let’s dance” as the opening song sets the tone for a fast-paced journey which starts with the discovery of an old Dansette record player in the attic and – through the power of the flashback – takes us through the lives and loves, headaches and heartaches, of the kids at the local youth club.

Leading the action are the young Bobby David Ribi and Laura Samantha Dorrance who are totally believable as uncomfortable teenagers trying to find a place in life, while not realising that the things they are so desperately searching for are right in front of them. Although they could both very easily pass for mid-teens, they have voices which raise the roof, most evident in their counterpoint duet of “Runaway” and “Who’s sorry now?”.

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