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, Story falls flat in Dreamboats And Petticoats
Valerie Potter, London Lite 28 Jul 2009
Ambitiously based on the track listing of a million-selling compilation of Fifties and Sixties hits, Dreamboats And Petticoats boasts toe-tapping tunes aplenty, yet ultimately buckles under their weight.
The simple plot sees teenager Bobby (X Factor’s Scott Bruton) ousted from the local band and the affections of sexpot Sue (Jennifer Biddell from Hollyoaks) by brash rocker Norman (Emmerdale’s Ben Freeman), before realising the value of substance in his geeky songwriting partner Laura.
There are some good jokes, but too often the dialogue is reduced to a series of song cues.
Daisy Wood-Davis, playing Laura, is a real find, but it falls to David Cardy as Bobby’s father to show the young ‘uns there’s more to song and dance than the right words and steps.
Until 12 Sep The Strand, WC2, (0844 871 7615, AmbassadorTickets.com), Mon-Fri 7.30, Sat 8.00, Mats Thu 3.00 & Sat 4.00, £25-50, Tube: Charing Cross
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Reader views (12)
We saw this show in London yesterday, we weren't sure what to expect - It was great! the cast were fun and really looked as though they were enjoying themselves which transferred to the audience. The music was great, sung well and the storyline was so funny at times - I spent the first 10 minutes laughing hard! I'd recommend it to anyone! Well done to the cast!!
- Yvonne Clowes, North Wales, Rhyl, North Wales, 21/08/2009 23:20
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saw this show in London yesterday afternoon and it was fab, we were up and dancing in the ailes and came away feeling entertained. Well done to the brilliant cast.
- Loz, hertfordshire, 16/08/2009 12:06
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Seen this show in Cardiff a while ago and would love to see it again - it was so lively and the cast seemed to be enjoying themselves. Music was good. Well done to you all!!!
- C Wilson, Wales, 01/08/2009 01:13
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saw the show last night At the Savoy along with 3 others we had a great evening thoroughly enjoyed it, talented cast, had the audience dancing in the aisles by the end of the show. A real feel good factor musical. would defintly reccomend will go again
- Leslie Stewart, London, 29/07/2009 15:48
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The best musical I've seen in years. I loved it and will go again with all the girls from work. The actors are really good and I loved the songs even though I hadn't heard most of them before. Hope it runs and runs.
- Antonia Carmichael, London, 28/07/2009 17:34
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A great show, fantastic evenings ententertainment endorsed by the
the audience dancing in the aisles . I have seen it twice already and will go again. Congratulations to the young, talented, vibrant cast
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- Eve Cook, Yarm Cleveland, 28/07/2009 15:34
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if you want to be entertained with music and songs from 50s and 60s linked together with a story line thats funny and entertaining this is the show for you. it does what says on the box . snap crackle and pops its way from start to finnish.
- A Fan, suderland, 28/07/2009 13:58
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I saw the show last night and thoroughly enjoyed it, toe tapping songs and talented cast, the audience were dancing in the aisles by the end of the show. A real feel good factor musical. would defintly reccomend.
- Gill, London, London, UK, 28/07/2009 13:39
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What do these people expect Shakespeare. I attended last night and it was what it was - light hearted fun. There may not be critical aclaim, but again this shows the bridge between those that write the reviews and the people who pay to see the shows. If they had just stood outside when the audience came out, they would have seen the smiles on people's faces. If you want a good fun evening, without having to concentrate too much, this show at the Savoy will fit the bill.
- Ian, London, 28/07/2009 11:40
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Great, feel good, fun entertainment. Full of energy and songs to sing along to. Thoroughly enjoyed!
- Nicola, London, 28/07/2009 11:29
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I have seen the show and I think it's fantastic entertainment. The cast are very talented, the music is great and will have you dancing in the aisles by the end of the night. If you want a good night out with honest, great entertainment then this is THE show to see!
- Mw, durham, 28/07/2009 11:25
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The Show is as weak and insubstantial as this tepid review, which reads as though the critic either was not there or left at the interval, or, of course, was so blinded by free drinks at the publicly closed off mezzanine bar of the Savoy theatre
- Gary Mills, London, 28/07/2009 10:15
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