Brilliant, brilliant review Rosefire. Thank you, I really enjoyed reading that.

...and as for the sheep...

Thank you Rosefire. Really fun review to read. A very enjoyable visit.

Great review Rosefire - thank you.

The kids probably cant get tickets cos all the Josephans have bought the seats

Satine its a great site!

I've joined and I like it very much

Please excuse me if this sounds 'offish' it is not meant to at all, it is just a question I would love to know the answer to.

Why or how does Benjamin Bunny know so much, is she in the know or just an avid fan, ta!

I'm just very, very, very sad

I'm not in the know in any way at all, but I do read a lot and pick things up from lots of different places. Sometimes I think perhaps I should get a life - but this is much more fun

But it is a life BB, just not as we know it
Last edited by pattycake : 12-01-2008 at 22:41

BB you are not sad! Well I think we are maybe all a little bit sad????!!!!???

As a 40 huhum year old woman I am incredibly sad! I am totally hooked with anything Keith does and particularly whilst Craig and Keith are in Jo that too!!

Hope you didn't mind my asking that question, really wasn't being nasty!

That's ok, I don't mind you asking.

Very, very occasionally I'll get something from a so called 'reliable source' but most of the time it's just what I pick up while I'm scouring the web for the slightest bit of information about Chris

Can't sleep so I thought I'd share this with you...

I got a bit carried away so it goes up to August. Obviously it is subject to change and it's very late so let me know if I've made any mistakes or any links are broken

When: 21st - 26th January 2008
Where: Malvern Theatres
Link: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

When: 28th Jan - 9th February 2008
Where: Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds
Link: http://www.leedsgrandtheatre.com/jos...aab2_page.aspx

11th - 16th Feb
Stockport cancelled

When: 18th - 23rd February 2008
Where: Sands Centre Carlisle
Link: www.thesandscentre.co.uk

When: 25th Feb - 8th March 2008
Where: Liverpool Empire Theatre
Link: http://www.liverpoolempire.org.uk

When: 10th - 15th March
Where: Regent Theatre Ipswich
Link: https://online.ipswich.gov.uk/PEO/In...me%3D%26UID%3D

When: 17th - 22nd March 2008
Where: Worthing Pavilion
Link: www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Red Lady booked Front Row seats for Special Occasion!

When: 24th - 29th March 2008
Where: Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
Link: http://www.pavilion-theatre-rhyl.co.uk/index.php

When: 31st March - 5th April 2008
Where: Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Link: http://www.wyverntheatre.org.uk

When: 7th - 12th April 2008
Where: Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent
Link: http://www.theambassadors.com/regent/sp_p3683.html

When: 14th - 19th April 2008
Where: Tunbridge Wells - Assembly Halls
Link: http://www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

When:21st - 26th April 2008
Where:Cliffs Pavillion Southend
Link : www.thecliffspavillion.co.uk

When: 28 April - 3rd May 2008
Where: Palace Theatre Manchester
Link: http://www.ents24.com/web/venue/5021...e_Theatre.html

When: 5th - 10th May 2008
Where: Kings Theatre Glasgow
Link: http://www.theambassadors.com/kings/

When: 12th - 17th May
Where: New Theatre, Hull
Link: http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page...n=DisplayEvent

When: 19th – 24th May 2008
Where: New Victoria Theatre Woking
Link: http://www.theambassadors.com/newvictoria/

When: 26th May - 31st May 2008
Where: His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Link: www.hmtaberdeen.com

When: 2nd -7th June 2008
Where: New Theatre, Oxford
Link: http://www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk/p...42&venueid=103

When: 9th - 14th June 2008
Where: Alban Arena, St Albans
Link: http://www.alban-arena.co.uk/events/?d=12/6/2008

When: 17th - 21st June 2008
Where: Hawth Theatre, Crawley
Link: https://tickets.hawth.co.uk/public/s...ram9=&param10=

When: 23rd - 28th June
Where: Assembly Rooms, Derby
Link: http://www.assemblyrooms-derby.co.uk...0623joseph.htm

When: 30th June - 5th July 2008
Where: Empire Theatre, Sunderland
Link: http://www.ents24.com/web/group/1409...Dreamcoat.html

NB Blackpool also claim to have it from 30th June - 12th July but tickets aren't on sale so maybe not

When: 29th July - 16th August 2008
Where: BIC, Bournemouth
Link: http://www.bic.co.uk/events/Event_De...asp?event=4278

I went to see Joseph last night in Edinburgh and was sat in the third row in the middle so got good views of everything and everyone and the whole show was great, with a lot of humour too!

I loved the sheep... especially the ones at the top of the stairs and two of them hadn't quite inflated to their full size so they needed a nudge! It was funny seeing the ones lower down being squashed back into the units before being pushed off the stage!

Craig as Joseph and the cute Keith as the brilliant narrator were both absolutely fantastic.... they all were and Elvis was brilliant too, so too was Chris! Like someone above said, the blonde girl in red was having a ball and was well away with her dancing!

Someone mentioned Keith's accent and I think he's been taught to sing in "English" because if you can remember, John Barrowman kept on all the time at Keith during the selection shows about sounding 'too Scottish' so I think he had to lose his normal accent for the show. Craig was sounding more English in his singing too but not as pronounced as Keith... although having said that, Keith was on the stage most of the night and had a lot more to sing than Craig and they both did an amazing job!

I don't know if the two girls in the front row just in front of me are on here but towards the end of the show they stood up and were waving their arms about a bit and Keith and Craig noticed them several times and acknowledged them, waving to them and saying thank you etc so I think they'll be very happy bunnies!

After the show I met and chatted to Craig and had my photo taken with him because he was signing copies of his album and he's a lovely guy, so soft and sweet and I could have taken him home with me!
I hope both Craig and Keith will have much success in musicals...they are both great!

Northampton's Royal & Derngate theatre has it from 21st - 26th July.

Thank you, I'll add it to the list


When: 21st - 26th January 2008
Where: Malvern Theatres
Link: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

When: 28th Jan - 9th February 2008
Where: Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds
Link: http://www.leedsgrandtheatre.com/jos...aab2_page.aspx

11th - 16th Feb
Stockport cancelled

When: 18th - 23rd February 2008
Where: Sands Centre Carlisle
Link: www.thesandscentre.co.uk

When: 25th Feb - 8th March 2008
Where: Liverpool Empire Theatre
Link: http://www.liverpoolempire.org.uk

When: 10th - 15th March
Where: Regent Theatre Ipswich
Link: https://online.ipswich.gov.uk/PEO/In...me%3D%26UID%3D

When: 17th - 22nd March 2008
Where: Worthing Pavilion
Link: www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Red Lady booked Front Row seats for Special Occasion!

When: 24th - 29th March 2008
Where: Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
Link: http://www.pavilion-theatre-rhyl.co.uk/index.php

When: 31st March - 5th April 2008
Where: Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Link: http://www.wyverntheatre.org.uk

When: 7th - 12th April 2008
Where: Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent
Link: http://www.theambassadors.com/regent/sp_p3683.html

When: 14th - 19th April 2008
Where: Tunbridge Wells - Assembly Halls
Link: http://www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

When:21st - 26th April 2008
Where:Cliffs Pavillion Southend
Link : www.thecliffspavillion.co.uk

When: 28 April - 3rd May 2008
Where: Palace Theatre Manchester
Link: http://www.ents24.com/web/venue/5021...e_Theatre.html

When: 5th - 10th May 2008
Where: Kings Theatre Glasgow
Link: http://www.theambassadors.com/kings/

When: 12th - 17th May
Where: New Theatre, Hull
Link: http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page...n=DisplayEvent

When: 19th – 24th May 2008
Where: New Victoria Theatre Woking
Link: http://www.theambassadors.com/newvictoria/

When: 26th May - 31st May 2008
Where: His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Link: www.hmtaberdeen.com

When: 2nd -7th June 2008
Where: New Theatre, Oxford
Link: http://www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk/p...42&venueid=103

When: 9th - 14th June 2008
Where: Alban Arena, St Albans
Link: http://www.alban-arena.co.uk/events/?d=12/6/2008

When: 17th - 21st June 2008
Where: Hawth Theatre, Crawley
Link: https://tickets.hawth.co.uk/public/s...ram9=&param10=

When: 23rd - 28th June
Where: Assembly Rooms, Derby
Link: http://www.assemblyrooms-derby.co.uk...0623joseph.htm

When: 30th June - 5th July 2008
Where: Empire Theatre, Sunderland
Link: http://www.ents24.com/web/group/1409...Dreamcoat.html

NB Blackpool also claim to have it from 30th June - 12th July but tickets aren't on sale so maybe not

When: 21st - 26th July 2008
Where: Derngate Theatre, Northampton
Link: http://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/en...olourDreamcoat

When: 29th July - 16th August 2008
Where: BIC, Bournemouth
Link: http://www.bic.co.uk/events/Event_De...asp?event=4278[/quote]

Great review SylviaB, looks like you really enjoyed the show

Thanks for the review SylviaB - I never tire of reading them, I love hearing everyone's opinion of the show.

Great job on updating the list BB, there doesn't seem to be any sign of it coming back to Ireland - North or South. I'll have to do a bit of investigating through the theatres here.

Having seen this post, I have to say that my friend who was with us last night in Edinburgh (she didn't watch any of the Joseph TV selection programmes at all so had no preconceptions about either Craig or Keith) actually agreed somewhat with the Scotsman reviewer! We have just been looking at these threads and neither of us has even looked at the Joseph topics on this forum prior to going to the show last night.

My friend thought that Keith has by far the better voice out of the two and she said Keith has much more stage presence than Craig, even though Craig played the main part of Joseph. I agree with her that no matter where on the stage Keith was, you could not help but watch him. He was amazing with the children too and you can see that they adore him.

Another thing my friend remarked on was that she can see Keith playing the role of Joseph easily but she though Craig doesn't have the 'stage presence' to play the narrator. I think she said that because Craig seems too gentle a person to play a 'stronger' character such as the narrator. Whether that is how he always is I don't know but we thorougly enjoyed the whole evening and whatever anyone else says, I thought the casting was spot-on including Benjamin, Elvis and Jacob!

An absolutely excellent production and I hope Craig and Keith will be recognised by BK and ALW as having done brilliantly!

Having met and chatted to Craig last night after the show, I must say that he is an absolutely ADORABLE SWEET PERSON.

Chris plays Benjamin perfectly. He also does a great job as narrator, but is very different in approach to Keith - a much softer portrayal. Both are excellent, as was Adam Hepkin (sp) on Saturday 5th.

Dean is playing Pharoah this week, as Wayne is on holiday. I'm looking forward to seeing him on Saturday afternoon so I can compare his portrayal to that of Wayne, who is wonderful.

On Saturday 12th we saw Anthony Wren's last performance as Jacob. He played the part at some performances. A very different Jacob to Henry Metcalfe's. Henry just IS Jacob


I can't believe I've seen so many performances in Edinburgh, and I'm planning on 1 last 1 on Saturday afternoon to see the new cast. Now, how long is it till Glasgow?

Dean has been playing Pharoah both times I've been - would have been nice to see Wayne doing it to compare. But Dean was fab so I shouldn't complain!

Just wanted to wish the very best to all the cast and crew of the Tour as they prepare to move the 'Juggernaut of Joy' to Malvern next week.

Edinburgh Playhouse has been their home for weeks and tonight's the very last performance. May it be an incredible show for both the cast and the audience, and I'm looking forward to hearing how it all goes from those lucky enough to have bagged a ticket

FINAL EDINBURGH SHOW

I've seen many productions of Joseph but none can match Saturday night's show for colour, vitality and energy. The cast were buzzing and the audience were dancing - it was fantastic.

From the moment we entered the theatre to hear the background music from Craig's 'Dream On' CD, you could feel the excitement, even those in our group who didn't know the ADWD lads (!!) could feel the special atmosphere.

Narrator Keith opened the show looking supremely relaxed and confident and when he sang 'Pharaoh's Story' - WOW. What an outstanding talent.

Most of our party were there to see Craig and when the curtain rose and he turned to face the audience there were screams all round. He glowed.
He put so much emotion into 'Close Every Door' and his interaction with the pharaoh had the audience in stitches. I could have listened to his voice all night. My friends who didn't know him certainly do now, they even bought his CD!

Chris Barton made the role of Benjamin his own. His interaction with Craig was fantastic and , like the others he looked as though he was really enjoying himself.

The show was over too quickly. The megamix had the theatre rocking and there were tremendous cheers for all, but especially Keith and Craig. Craig thanked everyone for their support and looked so happy when he rose above the stage on his platform.
It was an emotional end to the Edinburgh run and I'm sure everyone left feeling uplifted and wanting more! I certainly did.

Good luck to all for the rest of the tour.

Does anyone know who we lobby for a DVD of the show with the current cast?

Rosehill what a great review, sounds like the boys had an amazing last night in Edinburgh and lucky you for being there .

Thanks Rosehill for sharing your night with us. It sounds like one you'll never forget.

Here is an article from The Worcester Standard

http://www.worcesterstandard.co.uk/n.../News&id=33780

I think that might be Kazzie in the photo

benjaminbunny (great name by the way ) thank you for that list of all the upcoming tour venues.

Could I ask if anyone knows (sorry for my ignorance I haven't been able to get on here much for ages), when there are two performances in the day, who usually plays who in the afternoon matinee and in the evening or does it vary?

Usually - and it does vary for one reason or another - Chris covers Joseph at the Weds matinee and Sat 2pm shows while Craig is off, and he covers Narrator at the Thurs matinee and Sat 5pm show while Keith is off. At all other performances Craig is Joe, Keith narrator and Chris is Benjamin - in theory