Reviews
The Scotsman
Once, theatre was an art-form in its own right; but now, for a growing army of promoters, it mainly exists to trade on songs, stories, titles and performers made famous in other media…
Lewisham and Catford News Shopper
A new musical inspired by one of the biggest-selling albums of the decade premiered at The Churchill last week…
Surrey Advertiser
“Come on everybody clap your hands, ooh you’re looking good…”
Yes, that was the flavour of Dreamboats and Petticoats all right. Judging by the reaction of an excited opening night audience during a nostalgia-driven production in Woking, they lapped it up…
Surrey and Epson Advertiser
Jukebox musicals are two a penny these days, an easy option for a show, which laces a slight story round a string of existing hits.
This one, inspired by what was apparently the biggest selling album of the decade after its release last year, is a pretty predictable tale of young love in Essex in the early 60s…
Quotations
5*s – Croydon Advertiser
Ben Freeman plays the ego-maniac Norman with easy charm and plenty of presley-ish pelvic gyrations.
What’s On In Kent / Kent on Sunday
Dreamboats and Petticoats toe-tapping tunes and energetic ensemble gets our reporter dancing in the aisles.
Edinburgh Guide
If you like a show which has the music coming thick and fast then Dreamboats and Petticoats captures the songs of the late 50s and 60s in abundance.
Gazette, Bristol
All members of the cast deliver accomplished, vibrant performances while the sets provide an impressive backdrop.
An impressive cast delivering a string of timeless hits will ensure Dreamboats and Petticoats remains a hugely popular musical.
The Scotsman
The songs are so strong they remain imprinted in our minds just waiting for the sing-along moments that this show provides by the dozen.
The Public Review, Manchester
Freeman’s voice is phenomenal and leaves you in no doubt that he has found his niche in musical theatre.
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Saw this last Friday with Des O’Conner in it and he was absolutely brilliant! As was all of the cast. Enjoyed the show overall but it was much ruder than I expected it to be!!! No swearing but quite a few mentions of things which didn’t need to be there (boys alone in their bedroom, girls at a certain age, that sort of thing……..) so be warned!!
10th October 2011 at 09:30
I came to see the show at the Broadway Theatre in Peterborough last night
it was AMAZING! i was just wondering who was playing Laura as she was fabulous! xxxxxx
22nd July 2011 at 21:16
Saw the show on tues 1st march,for my 73rd birthday,with family.
Fantastic,great show great evening,could go again.
Very good seats,3rd row stalls,centre stage.
04th March 2011 at 20:52
Been twice and it gets better every time.
08th November 2010 at 21:55
Saw the show at The Cliffs Pavillion Southend, Absolutely amazing! Would go to see it again! The cast were brilliant. We all got up and danced at the end! But could have danced all the way through!! Fully reccomend anyone to go to see it.
16th October 2010 at 15:00
Saw this show in Playhouse theatre, London. It was colourful and vibrant and the live music was absolutely wonderful. Every member of the cast looked as if they were enjoying every moment of this excellent performance. All of the audience were participating in the mood of the evening and as we said in the 60’s, ‘They were really swinging’. Although there were no big names, every member of the cast was a star and, if and when it comes to Edinburgh or Glasgow I will be going back to see it again.
16th October 2010 at 11:28
I went to see this show at the Theatre Royal in Bath on tuesday 22 June – it was fabulous, the cast were brilliant, full of energy and very uplifting, enjoyed it so much I went to see it again on thurs 24 June with my teenage daughter.
25th June 2010 at 22:29
Booked as surprise birthday present for our mum. We all thought the show was fantastic. Want to see it again. Great to get up and dance at the end. Well done to everyone in the show !!
21st June 2010 at 22:16
absolutely brilliant time last night watching it in The Playhouse Theatre- right at the front, brilliant use of direct adress!
it was bought for me as a birthday present and as a HUGE fan of the late 50s/ early 60s it was the most perfect night out! I’m going to definitely buy the cast recordings now!!!
Thankyou for a brilliant night!!
20th June 2010 at 21:44
fantastic evening out!just seen the show in worthing did not know what to expect,absolutely enjoyable,the time just flew by ,did not want it to end.ALL the cast was great no weak link,fantastic……………
16th June 2010 at 00:16
WOW! Saw the show last night at the Grand Theatre Leeds with six friends. We were all blown away with it. I just wanted to be up there on stage with the cast. This is not a show to be missed
16th March 2010 at 10:30
My wife Christine and I saw the show yesterday 18th Feb, it was a late Christmas present but well worth the wait, the theatre retains the right atmosphere, the cast were fantastic and the music great, we were rocking in the aisles and would recommend that everybody puts thsi on their must see list. Well done everybody.
19th February 2010 at 17:22
Saw the show lasy night in Grimsby. Absolutely fantastic – a must for everyone who loves good music. Thanks to all the cast for an entertaining evening.
05th November 2009 at 10:57
i saw the show in september at the savoy theatre london . absolutely brilliant show .look forward to seeing again when show returns to london. the cast were great and they really enjoyed themselves .
04th November 2009 at 14:09
Saw show yesterday in Nottingham it was brilliant from the 1st minute to the last. What a show and superb cast. Would go again tomorrow if possible. It is one show NOT to miss!!
11th October 2009 at 19:04
FANTASTIC SHOW – saw the show at the end of September – cast were fantastic and really looked like they were enjoying it… hope it tours again so that we can see it xx
07th October 2009 at 21:11
Just been to see the show at the Savoy Theater London, with my friend and we thought it was brilliant, so much so we are booking to see it again
01st August 2009 at 20:08
This show rocks. The obvious talent and commitment from each and every performer is an absolute joy. The show grips the audience totally from the moment it starts to the moment it ends. The scenes/ stage arrangements and characters are exciting, and varied. Timings, quality of voices, and the music are impeccable. I had the pleasure of seeing this show at the Sunderland Empire – even before it hit the West End. The songs are straight from the early 60’s; I thought I was listening to the original artists such was the quality of this performance. Main character ‘Laura’ (played by Daisy W-D) was exceptional.
Hugely entertaining – a must see. If you’re not on your feet at the end of this show then be ashamed. Standing ovation from me.
20th July 2009 at 15:34