Dreamboats and Petticoats
Wyndham's Theatre
Performance: Monday 29th October 2012
Dreamboats and Petticoats is based around Fifties and Sixties hits from the album series of the same name. The show features songs from Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka, Eddie Cochran, Dion and Del Shannon, among others. Set in 1961, the show follows young musicians Norman and Bobby as they compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans – and more importantly, the gorgeous Sue. But when shy Laura shows that she’s no slouch on the piano, rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons...
Dreamboats and Petticoats is a good show with great music and amazing performers which guarantees to get the whole audience up on their feet at the end of each performance. The show is a perfect alternative family show as parents will love the music while the younger ones will enjoy the light hearted story and loveable characters.
My main issue with Dreamboats and Petticoats is the storyline which is predictable and boring. Luckily the music is fantastic and the live, on stage band are simply incredible. As the cast is small they have to work extremely hard. Their energy is infectious and you can't help but leave Wyndham's Theatre's doing the twist on your way home.
David Ribi is perfectly cast as Bobby. He gave a faultless performance and left me wanting to see him in a more challenging role. Samantha Dorrance also gave a stand out performance as Laura. She has a stunning voice and it was interesting to watch her grow throughout the show.
I also loved Susannah Allman as Sue, she has a very unique, old fashioned tone to her voice which I loved and finally Dancing On Ice champion Sam Attwater was good as Norman. He proved that he is not just a stunt, celebrity casting as he is a strong dancer, singer and actor.
Dreamboats and Petticoats is a nice musical however it fails to keep up with the standard of other West End shows. I would recommend Dreamboats and Petticoats to any fan of the Rock n' Roll era and families wanting to see something different from the usual patronising family shows.
Please visit www.dreamboatsandpetticoats.com to find out more and to book tickets.
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