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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat<\/em> is a vibrant, fast-paced musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that retells the famous biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. Joseph, his father\u2019s favourite son, is blessed with prophetic dreams \u2014 but his eleven jealous brothers sell him into slavery and convince their father he\u2019s dead. Through a mix of luck, faith, and a knack for dream interpretation, Joseph rises from prisoner to Pharaoh\u2019s right-hand man, eventually forgiving his brothers and reuniting his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Packed with catchy songs in a mix of musical styles \u2014 from rock and pop to country and calypso \u2014 Joseph<\/em> is a joyful celebration of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having had the pleasure of watching Stamps\u2019 last production, Our House<\/em>, I was delighted to be asked back to review Joseph<\/em>. If it was anything like the last show, I knew I was in for a treat \u2014 and it was. In fact, it may have even been better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the very start, there were lots of people on stage, all busy with their roles \u2014 acting, singing, and dancing. Unfortunately, I can\u2019t name everyone, but let me say this: it was a true team effort. Whether a principal or part of the children\u2019s ensemble, everyone knew their role and contributed to making the show what it was \u2014 super entertainment. Congratulations to all involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The set was functional yet effective, giving Stamps two areas to work in: an upper and main stage, with the upper area accessed via neat, unobtrusive stairs. A little bit of drama speak here \u2014 the lit cyclorama at the back of the raised area created frequent and expertly used tableaux. Those little freeze-framed stories brought the scenes to life \u2014 think of the opening scene or moments when the cyc changed colour in time with the music. This, along with the overall stage direction, was excellent \u2014 never an easy feat with so many actors on stage at once. Robert Bateman<\/strong>, as director and choreographer (and more on him later!), should take a bow. Also, credit to Phil Ypres-Smith<\/strong>, the musical director, whose band played flawlessly \u2014 I would have loved to give them a round of applause at the end, but they were hidden from view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Principal Actors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dylan Norris<\/strong> – who I nominated last year as the best leading male in our Bfame festival. Dylan lost out by the tiniest of margins (literally one point) to the eventual winner. So this year, did Dylan disappoint? Not a chance. If anything he raised his game. His strong vocals, charm, and emotional range carried some of the show\u2019s most memorable songs, including \u201cClose Every Door\u201d<\/em> and \u201cAny Dream Will Do\u201d<\/em>. Dylan transformed convincingly from a naive, boastful youth into a wise and compassionate leader, bringing the audience along for the ride and fully embodying the show\u2019s themes of hope, faith, and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alice Bennett<\/strong> as the Narrator gave a stunning first performance for Stamps. The Narrator is the heart of the show, guiding the audience through Joseph\u2019s journey while covering a wide vocal range and shifting between styles from pop to country to rock \u2018n\u2019 roll. Alice was warm, expressive, full of charisma, and brought clarity and energy to every scene \u2014 a huge thank you to her (and her neighbours!) for such a fantastic role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anthony Tonks<\/strong> gave a touching portrayal of Jacob, balancing authority and warmth with emotional depth in his scenes with Joseph. Michael Smith<\/strong> was confident and engaging as both Potiphar and Dan, capturing Potiphar\u2019s mix of power and comic exasperation. Chris Westwood<\/strong> as Gad showed strong stage presence and excellent vocals. Paul Wozniak<\/strong> was a delight as Simeon and the Baker, bringing wonderful comic timing \u2014 his reactions during \u201cGo, Go, Go Joseph\u201d<\/em> were a highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cameron Kyffin<\/strong> (Zebulun) delivered \u201cBenjamin Calypso\u201d<\/em> with infectious rhythm and charm and Kieran Scott<\/strong> (Naphtali) impressed with lively, committed performance, both adding harmony and personality to the brothers\u2019 scenes. Callum Byrne<\/strong> shone as Judah with Devlin Young<\/strong> (Asher) and Jack Chatten<\/strong> (Benjamin) added warmth and enthusiasm, lifting every group number. Finally, Kyle Lough <\/strong>brought great energy and confidence to the role of Issachar. Together, they formed a joyful, vibrant ensemble that made every number sparkle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Girls <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ensemble brought wonderful energy, style, and cohesion, giving every scene colour and movement. Miya Mitchell<\/strong> smoldered as Mrs. Potiphar, perfectly balancing glamour and humour. Bethany Wyde<\/strong> and Leanne Plews<\/strong> impressed as dancers, adding precision and flair, while Georgia Harley<\/strong>, Lynne Davis<\/strong>, Olivia Pugh<\/strong>, Paige Yeomans<\/strong>, and Sophie Ranson<\/strong> helped create a vibrant, engaging ensemble. Together, they gave the production a real sense of unity and fun, supporting the story beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Children\u2019s Ensemble<\/strong> were an absolute delight, dancing with energy, confidence, and infectious enthusiasm. Never afraid to take centre stage, they brought joy and vibrancy to every number, lighting up the stage with their smiles, precise choreography, and sheer commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Mention \u2014 Pharaoh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eagle-eyed readers might have noticed one key character hadn\u2019t been mentioned yet. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Robert Bateman<\/strong> stepped in as Pharaoh \u2014 and, as director, he truly wore two hats. He was certainly in the building for his Elvis-inspired Pharaoh, a definite crowd-pleaser, full of charm, humour, and energy from the very first note. Robert’s hip rotation leaving a lasting impression on the audience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Final Words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat<\/em> was a delight. Every performer \u2014 principals, ensemble, and children \u2014 contributed to a seamless, vibrant, and joyful show. Congratulations to all involved \u2014 it was full of heart and a production to remember. Now, where’s my coat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reviewed by David T.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a vibrant, fast-paced musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that retells the famous biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1895,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2025-2026","category-stamps"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1914"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1918,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1914\/revisions\/1918"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bfame.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}