In 1969 the first version of Joseph was published in its expanded version by Decca Records. The full format similar to the version we now see was first performed in 1975 at the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester and then travelled across to Broadway in 1982.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is currently on a countrywide tour wowing audiences along the way. Woking saw a full house on press night and the audience throughout the theatre stood for a standing ovation at the end.
The narrator in the current tour is the incredibly versatile andvtalented singer/actor Christina Bianco throughout the performance she takes on the role of several characters including Joseph’s father.
Adam Filipe in the role of Joseph wears the Technicolor Dreamcoat with flair and pride. Twirling often allows the audience to admire the beautiful colours. He gives a brilliant performance as Joseph and has a strong stage presence.
The role of the Pharoah was performed by Joe McElderry who looked very at home as the Pharoah King and gave a fantastic performance.
Many of the main adult roles were performed by the children in the cast and were all very accomplished. The star of the show was the young female actor who played the Goat, she had the best one-liner of the entire show and delivered it with perfect timing. If you want to know what she said then it’s a good reason to see the Musical.
Choreography has been led by Joann M.Hunter and from where I sat it was flawless. The costumes, props and jewellery by Robert Allsopp and Associates brought the magic of the Musical cast to life from the humble clothing worn by Joseph’s brother to the sumptuous gold costume worn by the Pharoah. Oh and of course the main item of the musical “Technicolor Dreamcoat”.
It’s a good upbeat musical for the whole family although there are darker parts as anyone who knows the story would expect. Everything comes good in the end and the spirits of all the characters are raised for the finale.
For more information about Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and future productions at Woking Theatre please use the link below.
Four Stars.
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