A Craigette saw the show on Thursday with Lewis, you can read her review a few pages back on Craig's thread, sorry don't know how to copy it for here

It's a great review though

I hope this is ok ...this is the report from Siouxie22 from Lewis' update thread ...have copied and pasted it over on this one just in case it gets missed

thanks again for taking the time to post it ...the boy done good

Hi everyone,

Just popped over from the Craig Chalmers Fan Thread to let you know that I saw Lewis perform as Joseph at The Aldephi theatre in the West End on Thursday 6th December, it was a birthday present from my husband.

I thought Lewis was wonderful and here is my review from the night which I wanted to share with you:-


Hubby and I arrived at the Adelphi in good time where we were told that Lee had bronchitis and that Lewis would be playing Joseph instead. I have to say that I was secretly thrilled although very sorry for the people who had come purely to see Lee and were disappointed but my view has always been that if you can't see the main actor/actress in the role, it is a shame but illness can't be helped and very often the understudy is just as good and in some rare cases better than the "star".

Anyway, show began and as soon as Lewis came out of the clouds to start singing Any Dream Will Do I was totally smitten, he really is a very handsome young man and it is very hard to believe that he is only 18 years old and already appearing on the West End stage in a starring role as he is amazing and has come along in leaps and bounds since the early shows of ADWD.

The show was brilliant, the brothers were especially great, the narrator attractive and good voice but not as good as Vivienne's. Dean Collinson as the Pharaoh was excellent, good voice, great comic and does a marvellous song that I think was written especially for the new West End production and is obviously done in an Elvis style.

Lewis's singing is to be commended, he sings extremely well and has great melody to his voice and he carried the show really well, especially with his chest voice. Although his voice sounded a little tired at times probably due to nerves and newness to the role, he was still fantastic. His acting was very good and he was very assured on the stage, although he doesn't as yet, again probably due to his age have the ability to put as much sensitivity into the role as Craig does on the tour version and although Lewis doesn't put a foot wrong and is brilliantly cast as Joseph, (its a part he was born to play), he doesn't yet have the ability to put a little bit of himself into the role unlike Craig who plays the role with such a lot of heart.

It was lovely to see Lewis at the end for the megamix with "the coat" on as we got a chance to see a glimpse of the real him I felt and he comes across as a really nice person.

The scenery, costumes etc were fabulous, however I did feel as if I had gone back in time as they seemed to be exactly the same ones I had seen when I had watched the West End production of Joseph with both Jason Donovan and then Phillip Schofield playing Joseph back in the 1990's. Hubby especially appreciated a couple of the scenes where the ladies appeared (I shall say no more!!).

Lewis looked absolutely fab in the loincloth and my goodness, he is so tall, towered above lots of the other cast members and I'm loving the new hairstyle.

Hubby and I both enjoyed singing and dancing along to all the songs, although felt the audience could have been more appreciative, not sure if the lack of joining in was due to the fact that they were disappointed Lee wasn't in the starring role, that it was a Thursday night or some of them had booked the seats on a whim and hadn't really got a clue what to expect!!! Still we flew the flag for Joseph and really joined in and enjoyed ourselves.

I would have loved to have gone round to the stage door afterwards to speak to Lewis and tell him how well he had done and how thrilled I was for him but it was such a horrible night weather wise that hubby didn't want to stand around so I will try to get tickets for another time when Lee is on holiday and see Lewis then hopefully!!!

I do hope Lee is on the mend and feeling better - bless him but I had a fabulous time and would say to anyone who goes to see the show in London that Lewis can cut the mustard and really he can only get even better.

My only slight disappointment is that after seeing the show, I can't help thinking how much Craig could have given to a West End show and also how good he would look up there on that stage and in those costumes but I console myself with the thought that we are so lucky to be seeing him on tour and that in smaller theatres we can feel closer to him and he is able to feel closer to us and much more able to interact with the audience whereas in the West End they would be on a tighter timescale I would imagine so the closeness wouldn't happen.

Hope you enjoyed reading, best wishes to all Lewis Bradley fans

That's the review I mentioned earlier, well done on finding it

Thanks Jean and Judy for your lovely comments in response to my review on Lewis as Joseph on the 6th Dec.

Apologies to Lewis fans. I accidently posted on the Update thread rather than this one as put Lewis's name in the search and that is what came up and was in a bit of a hurry to post it today as had a lot of things to do, so really sorry.

Anyway, thanks Jean (Red Lady) for letting me know and also to Judy for her PM and I will definitely be popping in from Craig's thread to Lewis's thread on a regular basis now as am very proud and impressed at how well Lewis did on Thursday and although Craig is still my fav, Lewis now comes a very close second.

Love to all Lewis fans,

Siouxsie xxx

Hello Siouxsie

I think you really have to see someone live to appreciate fully what they can (or can't) do. The three finalists I've seen since the show, Lewis, Craig and Chris B, have all shown talent far superior to anything they were allowed to show on ADWD. Good Luck to all of them

I have had some fun this morning, and have recreated the semi-final

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1274806254

brilliant redvelvet ...that caused a smile after a stressful day at work

Just popped in to wish all Lewis fans here a very Merry Christmas

...and me too ...Happy Christmas Lewis fans

Happy Christmas from me too to all Lewis fans. Loved the When Joseph Met Maria prog tonight. Wow, Lewis looked hot, hot, hot and has matured so much as a performer.

Great to see how well all the Maria's and Joe's have done. Craig was particularly amazing too and looked gorgeous too.

Love and stuff Siouxsie xxx

absolutely agree ...you'd never recognise him from the early ADWD performances...would you ...he owns the stage whenever he's on it ...love to see him dance and his voice is so much stronger ...can't wait for Joseph now ...it's going to be amazing

Hi Judy,

When are you going to see it. I raved about Lewis so much, my sister, brother-in-law and myself are going to see him in March when Lee is on hols. Can't wait, hopefully this time, we will have time to say "hi" to him afterwards,

Siouxsie xxx

He really shone on JMM last night, I too can't wait to see him as Joseph Merry Christmas to all

We're going to see Lewis 3 times ...Saturday 26 th January ...then we were worried he might be ill and someone else might have to do it ...so we then booked in May ..on the Saturday evening and as we are travelling a long way and having to stay we decided to go to the matinee as well

Would love to speak to him as well afterwards he is one of the nicest guys I've met ..so relaxed and easy to talk to

Judy x

Hi Judy,

Lucky you, going to see Lewis three times. Hope you have a fantastic time and the first one is just round the corner now, you will sooo enjoy the show, its brilliant.

How many times have you met Lewis so far, he always seems really easy to talk to from what I have seen of him on ADWD.

Hope you have had a nice day,

Take care,

Love Siouxsie xxx

Siouxsie ...have met Lewis twice ...he is the most lovely easy to talk to bloke I have met ...hope I get to have another chat to him again he just talks to you as if you were good friends ...and he has the most infectious laugh roll on 26th

Judy x

Just wanted to say good luck to Lewis in 2008 especially in Joseph, hopefully I'll be able to get tickets! Also I hope all Lewis fans have a great new year and enjoy his performances if they're lucky enough to see them! xx

Just want to wish all Lewis fans a wonderful 2008 and enjoy Joseph!!!

I also wish Lewis every success for 2008, and can't wait to see him in March

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hi,

I wish Lewis and all of his fans a HAPPY and HEALTHY new year!!

Happy New Year to Lewis and all his Fans !

I hope Lewis and all his fans have a Very Happy New Year

to all Lewis fans ...have a brilliant 2008...it's going to be a great year for Lewis

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO LEWIS AND ALL LEWIS FANS, I HOPE 2008 BRINGS YOU ALL EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND IS A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL YEAR FOR US ALL.
I am sure 2008 will be a fantastic year for Lewis, and hope all Lewis fans go to support him in the West End in Joseph when he is appearing in the role when Lee is off. If my experience of seeing him in December is anything to go by, you will have a fantastic time as it is just magical.

Take care,

Love Siouxsie xxx

PS Judy - Counting down to March when I will see Lewis and can't wait to hopefully see him at the stage door afterwards. I remember he had a such an infectious laugh when I watched the ADWD programme and always seemed a very relaxed kind of guy.

Ladies, here's a video of when I met Lewis in November at Preston. It's not going to be up for long, so get it while you can!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-pyA7avKuc

yay ...brilliant ...thanks for letting us see that