Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The youth group version of this ever-popular show takes all the best bits from the full show and condenses it down into a fast-moving version that leaves the audience wanting more.

It was clear from the start that every member of the cast had worked extremely hard to put on a show of the highest standard. Congratulations to director Alasdair Hawthorn for his well thought out direction which made great use of the colourful set and the individual talents of every performer.

The team of 6 narrators moved the story along and each had a lovely singing voice with crystal clear diction which allowed the audience to follow the story easily. Hats off to Ellie, Emily, Eve, Gabby, Lara and Sophia for a job well done.

In the lead role of Joseph, Matthew Ralph, gave a faultless performance going from happy go luck brother to down trodden slave and then Egypt’s no2 with ease. Great stage presence, acting skills and singing voice all added to his performance.

A highlight of the show is always the appearance of Pharaoh and Rory Duncan captured perfectly the Elvis like nature of the role with great moves and a singing voice to match.

Joseph’s brothers played by Aaron, Louis, James, Dev, Rory, Gregor, Ross, Nathan, Sam, Hamish and Andrew had all clearly spent time developing their own individual characters which make each of them stand out in their own way without overshadowing each other.

The rest of the principal parts were well cast and all added to the overall enjoyment of the show.

The chorus were in excellent voice and produced a lovely sound with some fine harmonies. They were accompanied by a tight, well controlled band under the capable direction of MD David Zochowski.

Choreography by Linda Smith was appropriate to the show and the cast coped with it with ease.

Well done to everyone on and off stage for another superb Harlequin show.

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