Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Following on from the success of The Mystery of Edwin Drood last year, Andrew Cockcroft-Penman, musical director Shari Ward and choreographer Jamie Watt, have joined forces once again to create another hit with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

This imaginative staging of a Lloyd Webber favourite featured a mixture of modern and traditional costumes with a minimalist set with lots of “everyday items” for props.

As Joseph, Jordan Foster carried the role and the show with all the confidence of a seasoned artist belying his young age. An accomplished “quadruple” threat (singing, acting, dancing and playing the piano), Jordan owned the stage and was ably supported by Caroline Taylor’s wonderful voice narrating the plight of Joseph and his “brothers”. When it comes to well documented historical events, I do not agree (nor did some of the audience sitting near me) with substituting male roles with females.

The supporting youngish cast (too many great performances to list) were solid in the execution of the requirements of the Production Team and everyone looked like they were really having an enjoyable time.

JATATD is great family entertainment and an ideal introduction to the theatre for anyone.

Review by Roger McKenzie

Photo: Aiden Ossovarni