DREAMBOATS and Petticoats – Bringing on Back the Good Times is
the latest in the series of the jukebox musicals for those who love the music
from the 60s. With over 30 tracks including a medley from Mark Wynter and a megamix
finale, means at times you do wonder if this is really just a show of 60s
music, but the story is intertwined perfectly throughout. You don’t need to
have seen any of the previous shows as the storylines are all recapped where
needed.
The story may not be the strongest, but follows Laura,
Elizabeth Carter, who now is successful as a solo artist. Bobby, David Luke, has
returned to St Mungo’s Youth Club where he's re-joined Norman and the Conquests.
The adventure of Laura and Bobby take them into different summer seasons with
Norman and the Conquests going into a season at Butlins. Later a little bit of
Eurovision means the hits keep coming.
Elizabeth Carter as Laura and Joseph Lukehurst as Norman displayed
the best vocals in the show, they were incredible every time they sang, showing
such a great range. The highlight, though, for me was David Benson as Kenneth
Williams, hosting the selection of the song for Eurovision, he was superb, especially
with his rendition of ‘Ma Crepe Suzette’.
Bringing on Back the Good Times is a full of energy with
excellent choreography. The cast performing the band live, with other cast
members joining in with a trombone and saxophones showing an incredibly talented
cast. A great night out for all.
Dreamboats and Petticoats runs until Saturday 20th
August at Darlington Hippodrome.
