DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS
Dreamboats & Petticoats came about following the success of the albums of the same name which rocketed to the top of the charts within the first week of release in November 2008.
The show has been written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who were responsible for Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, The New Statesmen and Shine On Harvey Moon.
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Dreamboats and Petticoats 2 is a brand new musical featuring some of the greatest hit songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era, telling the story of two young musicians in the 1960s who are competing for a national song writing competition (and the heart of Sue!) And when Bobby discovers that shy Laura has hidden talents as a pianist love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.
The show features classic tracks from artists including Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Three Steps To Heaven, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody and Let’s Twist Again.
The West End cast includes Tony Christie as Phil/Older Bobby , Ben James-Ellis as Norman, , Alexis Gerred (Bobby), Emma Stephens (Sue), A J Dean (Ray), Lorna Want (Laura) and Emma Hatton as Donna.
Tony Christie is best remembered recently for working with Peter Kay on the Comic Relief single of his 1970's hit "Show Me the Way to Amarillo" which went to #1 in the charts in 2005. He is now making his West End debut in Dreamboats and Petticoats playing Older Bobby and Phil (Bobby’s father).
The tour of Dreamboats & Petticoats might be coming to a theatre near you if you can't get into London.
You can reserve tickets here for Dreamboats & Petticoats which is booking until 27th November 2010
Mondays-Fridays at 19:30/ Saturdays at 20:00 matinees Thursdays at 15:00 and Saturdays at 14:00 Length of show: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval) |
HOW TO GET TO DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS
Playhouse Theatre
Northumberland Avenue
London, WC2N 5DE
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Tube : Embankment Train: Charing Cross |
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3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30, 53 |
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This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS
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Sennheiser infra-red sound amplification system, available in all areas of the auditorium. To access the infra-red systems please request receiving equipment from the Box Office situated in the main foyer. A £10 refundable deposit is required. There are two devices available: Induction Loop Necklace suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid & Headset which amplifies sound through earpieces similar to headphones and is suitable for persons without a hearing aid. |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium at the end of the row in the stalls |
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There are 3 steps into foyer through double doors - a ramp is available. There are wheelchair spaces at rows H and G in the Stalls - a companion can sit in next to the customer. There are a further 6 transfer spaces available |
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There is an access toilet in the foyer, adapted for wheelchair use. Non-adapted toilets are in the Basement Bar, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle. |
