So it was straight back on the local reviewing circuit tonight with a show that I have looked forward to seeing Dreamboats and Miniskirts since seeing the show Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Rhyl Pavilion, that was one of those rare occasions where I wasn’t working while watching a show, suffice to say I loved the show.
Dreamboats and Miniskirts is the sequel to the Dreamboats and Petticoats and it takes us on a journey to see how the characters from the previous show have got on with their lives.
It’s now 1963 and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s single “Dreamboats and Petticoats” has not taken off. Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss – and a baby! But Ray and Donna seem blissfully happy.
The advent of the Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational. But will it inspire Bobby and Laura to have one more shot at stardom – Norman to “get off the drains” and find that singing voice he has longed for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act!? All will be revealed in a follow-up with the same wit, charm, and great songs as “Dreamboats and Petticoats”.
All is revealed in the follow-up show with the same wit, charm, and great songs as Dreamboats and Petticoats.
The Rhyl Pavilion was full with all ages for this opening night of the show and where I was sitting there was a feeling that people were really looking forward to the evening’s performance.
A lot of the people that I overheard talking about the show had been to see Dreamboats and Petticoats and were really looking forward to this sequel and were saying that they hoped it would be as good, my thoughts exactly.
Act one of the show starts us off in late 1962 with a true feeling of the era from the set design to the costumes and lets not forget the music, how could you not forget the amazing music of the time. Featuring hit after hit from Twist & Shout to Handy Man to Pretty Woman, One Fine Day and many more.
So the story continues from Dreamboats and Petticoats ended, or there abouts, as we are reintroduced to the characters we met in the previous show and how things have changed for them since that wonderful show.
The show really has that feel good feeling with great choreography from Carole Todd as the cast take on not only the roles of the main characters, but with all the music being performed live, they play the instruments as characters on stage, all nicely done.
The music of the 60s is a joy to listen to and the show is no exception when it comes to the performance of songs that almost everyone knows, heck there were many in the audience that were joining in as the cast sang songs that were nicely tied in to the scenes throughout the show.
Dreamboats and Miniskirts is a show that is full of the great tracks and the cast must have a big amount of energy as the show doesn’t really slow down, it’s high-energy feel has you feeling the love for the cast, crew and music as well, leaving you with that happy, bubbly feeling.
The use of the lighting and the set design works wonderfully to bring us the 60s, with the cast on TV shows of the time, very much like the set from the previous show, with quick set changes as the cast roll in furniture, faux walls for room and even hair-dressing chairs!
For me the evening was a fantastic night, I thoroughly enjoyed Dreamboats and Petticoats and although Dreamboats and Miniskirts didn’t seem to have as much comedic parts as its predecessor, the show is still a joy to watch and for anyone wanting an enjoyable night out with some fantastic music, foot tapping and a sing-a-long then I would recommend the show.
Dreamboats and Miniskirts is written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, The New Statesman, Shine on Harvey Moon, Save the Last Dance For Me and of course, Dreamboats and Petticoats, and is produced by Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music.
The show is on at the Rhyl Pavilion until the 28th March, visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk for booking details or call the box office on 01745 33 00 00
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
