Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Synopsis

Dancing in the show requires all types of styles. This colourful retelling of the biblical story about Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits - including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. In this retelling of the Biblical story, Joseph is a handsome young man who is his father's favourite child, able to interpret dreams, and the bearer of an amazing coat. These facts lead Joseph's eleven brothers to become insatiably jealous. Thus, they sell Joseph into slavery to some passing Ishmaelites. After refusing the advances of his owner's wife, Joseph is sent to jail. Once in jail, he quickly becomes popular due to his ability to interpret dreams. The Pharaoh soon hears of Joseph's ability and appoints him to the post of Number Two man in Egypt. Years later, Joseph's now starving brothers arrive in Egypt and ask Joseph, whom they don't recognize, for assistance. Joseph, in turn, gives his brothers a scare, but eventually grants them all they desire, reveals his identity, and reunites the family.

Our Review:

21 October 2009

Bill Kenwright's tour of this perennially popular musical returns to Manchester this week, gathering new converts as it travels.

Joseph is the ultimate feel-good musical for adults and children alike; a true family show. This production is also the version which has been around for a number of years, rather then the current, revamped West End version and this is definitely the one to take the kids to.

Craig Chalmers (an ex-Any Dream Will Do finalist) is an engaging Joseph, having both the vocal ability and physical appearance for the role – he needs to look good in a loincloth. He also has the necessarily cheesy grin which is used to great effect to gain the audience's sympathy for the character.

Tara Bethan (an ex-I'd Do Anything contestant) works hard as the narrator but at times seems to be straining to reach notes. The narrator is a role which needs to stand out when needed and blend into the background at oth...

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