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Preview: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

by Elizabeth Kerfoot
16/ 2/2007

FOR a show that started life as a London primary school's play nearly 40 years ago, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has come a long way.

An early collaboration of thespian wunderkinds Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the production became a regular fixture on both West End and international stages, featuring stars like Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough, Jason Donovan and Philip Schofield.

The latest incarnation, hitting Manchester's Opera House from Monday, is Bill Kenwright's widely-acclaimed arrangement.

It was to be fronted by Celebrity Big Brother's Ian "H" Watkins as Joseph, although he pulled out, blaming other commitments.

The show re-tells the Biblical tale of a father's favourite son, a boy who can interpret dreams. Joseph's brothers become insatiably jealous and sell Joseph into slavery.

But the pharaoh hears of Joseph's knack with dreams and pronounces him Egypt's advisor. Years later, Joseph's starving brothers beg for help from a man they don't recognise as their brother. Joseph takes pity on them and reunites the family.

With songs we all know and love and an all-child support choir, Joseph is perfect for the young and young at heart.

For tickets, contact the box office on 0161 828 1700.


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