Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Reviews

Jill from Glasgow,

DISAPPOINTED

A lot of the heart, warmth and narrative flow of the original show has been lost due to the production changes . Usually the actor who plays Pharaoh also plays Jacob, Potifar etc. Presumably because Jason Donovan is Pharaoh this time, the small parts were played by the narrator or child actors . Not an improvement. The addition of more parts for children might appeal to young members of the audience but didn’t hit the right note for me. Lots of gurning from the narrator, unnecessary slapstick and none of the more dramatic moments of the original production. The band was far too loud in the bigger numbers. I couldn’t make out a single word that Jason Donovan sang. Such a pity as it’s a much loved show.

Rachel from Bristol,

POOR VERSION OF A CLASSIC

Given 2* only for the musical itself. Poor version of a classic. Jason was great as was the star who played Joseph but the narrator had too big a part. She played Joseph's dad amongst others! Children playing adult parts like Joseph's brothers. A child of about 8 playing Potiphar and the narrator aged about late 40s playing his wife?! It's called Joseph NOT Narrator. Each production team may want to make it their own but this version has been spoilt to the point of looking and feeling like a child's cheap school nativity play where a lot of the cast have phoned in sick and their roles have been given to one person to play them all. I'm afraid to say there was soo much wrong with this version a 1000 characters to give a review is not enough. Please bring back the coat of many colours which opens out behind him and adults playing adult parts. Dont mess with a classic. Peeps save your money and book next year when hopefully this classic musical will return to its original splendour.

Linda Shaughnessy from Manchester,

DISAPPOINTED

Not the best production. Where was Jacob and Pharos wife? Not recommended. Even Jason Donovan couldn't save it.

Mrs Henshaw from Manchester,

IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT

As someone that has seen this production many times I was really looking forward to seeing Joseph again, especially as Jason Donovan was playing pharaoh. However, this production was very disappointing, where was Jacob? One of the most touching parts of the story is when Joseph And Jacob reunite and Joseph puts on his coat and opens it up to reveal all the colours. This did not happen. And where was potiphars wife? Another good scene missed. Also not enough costume changes, missed the cast dancing in the aisles! If it ain't broke, don't fix it....

Kurt from Liverpool,

DISAPPOINTED

Played as a comedy, why? Couldn't follow story or sing a long to my favourite show. Too many changes Egyptians? French cafe? American? And so loud couldn't hear their actual words. Narrator was like a comic trying to get laughs. Couldn't sing a long like I was looking forward to.

Eileen ball from Liverpool,

JOSEPH

So disappointed the show was changed not the same Like watching a school play why change it so much not impressed

Eileen from Liverpool,

JOSEPH

So disappointed in this show waste of money why was Elvis in it French cafe doesn’t make sense bring back old show and all my favourite songs

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