Local Actress Elizabeth Carter Returns
For Dreamboats Sequel
Dreamboats and Miniskirts
Newcastle
Theatre Royal
Tuesday
20 – Saturday 24 January 2015
Washington
born and raised Elizabeth
Carter returns as Laura in a sensational new musical showcasing the
biggest hits of the sixties is set to arrive in Newcastle next month. Dreamboats and Miniskirts, the sequel to
smash hit fifties show Dreamboats and
Petticoats will bring back ‘the summer of love’ to brighten dark January
days! Catch it at Newcastle Theatre Royal from Tue 20 – Sat 24 Jan ’15.
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Elizabeth Carter
as Laura &
Alex Beaumont as
Bobby
Photo: Darren Bell
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Since
its premiere in 2009 Dreamboats and
Petticoats has become a musical phenomenon.
Originally inspired by Universal’s multi-million selling album series,
it has now played to more than two million people across the UK and boasts
seven double compilation albums and a myriad of one off special releases. Now the creative team has reunited for the
sequel – a super-psychedelic celebration of Mersey-beats and swinging sixties
sounds.
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Elizabeth Carter
as Laura & Alex Beaumont as
Bobby
Photo: Darren Bell
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Dreamboats and Miniskirts is
set in 1963, when the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s single
“Dreamboats and Petticoats” is only half a hit. Norman and Sue have settled
down to non-marital bliss – and a baby! And Ray and Donna seem blissfully
happy…
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Photo: Darren Bell
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The advent of the Beatles
and the Merseyside sound is inspirational. But will it inspire Bobby and Laura
to have one more shot at stardom – Norman to “get off the drains” and find that
hit parade voice he has longed for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage
a really top pop act!? All will be
revealed in a follow up with the same wit, charm, and great songs as Dreamboats
and Petticoats.
Dreamboats and Miniskirts is written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the
team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds
of a Feather, The New Statesman, Shine on Harvey Moon, Save the Last Dance For
Me and of course, Dreamboats and
Petticoats, and is produced by Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in
association with Universal Music.
Featuring hit after hit from Twist & Shout to Handy
Man to Pretty Woman, One Fine Day
and many more, Dreamboats and Miniskirts
is happiness guaranteed.
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Elizabeth Carter
as Laura
Photo: Darren Bell
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The cast features Washington
born and raised Elizabeth
Carter (Save The Last Dance For Me, Dreamboats and Petticoats) as Laura, Louise Olley (Dreamboats & Petticoats) as Sue,
David Luke (Dreamboats and Petticoats,
Zaide) as Ray, Ross William Wild (Grease; We
Will Rock You) as
Norman and Alex Beaumont (Aladdin & his Magic Lamp) as Bobby.
Jowheretogo Review from earlier in the tour: Dreamboats and Miniskirts at Civic Theatre
Tickets:
Dreamboats and Miniskirts appears at Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 20 – Sat 24 January 2015 (Evenings: 7.30pm,
Matinees: Wednesday & Thursday 2pm and
Saturday 2.30pm).
Tickets are from £14.00 (a booking fee of 95p -
£1.95 will apply to most tickets) and can be purchased from the Theatre Royal
Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 or select your own seat and book online at www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Afternoon Tea is
available on Thursday 22 or Saturday 24 January after the Matinee. Enjoy a range of home-made and
locally-sourced delicacies served on crisp white linen in our beautifully
restored Upper Circle Bar, accompanied by a pianist. Only £14.95, or
upgrade to an Afternoon Tea with Prosecco £20.90. Bookings can be made via the Box
Office or Theatre Royal website.
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