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.
