Preview: Dreamboats And Miniskirts at Sunderland Empire

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Whatever Happened To Bobby & Laura And Norman & Sue?

Dreamboats And Miniskirts

The Sequel To Dreamboats And Petticoats

Sunderland Empire

Monday 26^th - Saturday 31^st October 2015

Dreamboats And Miniskirts returns to theatres to showcase the greatest hit songs of the 60s with a visit to Sunderland Empire for one week only (Monday 26-Saturday 31 October 2015).

It is the sequel to Dreamboats And Petticoats, which premiered in Bromley in 2009, and became a musical phenomenon having played to more than two million people across the UK. Inspired by Universal’s multi-million selling album series which now boasts seven double compilation albums and a myriad of one off special releases!

It’s 1963 and the Petticoats gang are growing up and facing new challenges. Bobby and Laura’s first single, Dreamboats and Petticoats, went to the top of the charts, but they haven’t been able to repeat that success with any further records. Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss – and a baby! And Ray and Donna seem blissfully happy in their professional lives… but are they really?

Photo: Darren Bell

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.

Photo: Darren Bell

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.

North East Theatre Guide Review from earlier in the tour: Dreamboats and Miniskirts Review

Photo: Darren Bell

Tickets:

Tickets available in person at the Box Office on High Street West, from the Ticket Centre on 0844 871 3022* or online at www.ATGtickets.com/Sunderland

*Booking fees may apply to telephone and online bookings.

On Tour

23-27 Jun 2015 - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

29 Jun-4 Jul 2015 - Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

6-11 Jul 2015 - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

13-18 Jul 2015 -The Grand Theatre, Leeds

21-25 Jul 2015 - The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

27 Jul-1 Aug 2015 - Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol

3-8 Aug 2015 - Kings Theatre, Southsea

10-15 Aug 2015- Kings Theatre, Glasgow

18-22 Aug 2015 - His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen

24-29 Aug 2015 - Empire Theatre, Liverpool

7-12 Sep 2015 - Mold Clwyd Theatre, Cymru

14-19 Sep 2015 - Grand Theatre, Swansea

21-26 Sep 2015 - Grand Theatre, Blackpool

28 Sep-3 Oct 2015 - Swan Theatre, High Wycombe

5-10 Oct 2015 - Churchill Theatre, Bromley

12-17 Oct 2015 - Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn
26-31 Oct 2015 – Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Preview: Dreamboats and Miniskirts at Newcastle Theatre Royal

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. 

 

Elizabeth Carter as Laura &

Alex Beaumont as Bobby

Photo: Darren Bell

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.

Elizabeth Carter as Laura & Alex Beaumont as Bobby

Photo: Darren Bell

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…

Photo: Darren Bell

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.

Elizabeth Carter as Laura

Photo: Darren Bell

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. 

Review: Dreamboats And Miniskirts at Darlington Civic Theatre

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Golden Love Songs

Dreamboats And Miniskirts

Darlington Civic Theatre

Mon 15 to Sat 20 September

The sequel to the musical smash hit Dreamboats and Petticoats sees Bobby and Laura struggling to match the success of their first hit.  The problems result in them parting their ways and so the musical journey begins through the hits of the early 60s as the couple try to find success on different paths.

The tone was set early on as Elizabeth Carter, as Laura, used her fabulous voice to stunning effect with her rendition of Stay. The band, led by musical director Michael Kantola, are always on the stage and put in a great shift as they support the vocal talents. The musicians, as The Conquests, get involved in the story too. Has a role ever asked someone to play Saxophone whilst their head was in a hair dryer before one wonders? 

Ross William Wild, as Norman, and Alex Beaumont, as Bobby, have numerous opportunities to sing with memorable hits such as Oh Pretty Woman and Louie Louie. Alex’s version of You Really Got A Hold On Me was a particular highlight. 

Perhaps the weakest link is the book, by Laurence Marks & Maurice Gran of Goodnight Sweetheart fame, which only serves to provide a link to the constant stream of the beloved hits of the era.

This is more of a musical jukebox than a jukebox musical but strong performances of popular classic songs left a packed house very happy.

This review was written by Stephen Oliver for Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com). Follow Jo on twitter @jowheretogo, Stephen @panic_c_button or like Jowheretogo on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jowheretogo 

Tickets:

Opening Night & Sat 2:30pm £18.20, £19, £20.20, £21.80

Tue – Sat Evenings £22.50, £23.50, £25, £27

Thu 2pm all seats £18.50

Discounts available

To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk 

(Includes £1 per ticket restoration levy)