Technicolor Dreamcoat

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells the story of Joseph, the eleventh son, out of twelve, of Jacob. Joseph was his father's favorite son. This leads Joseph's eleven brothers to become insatiably jealous so they sell Joseph into slavery and tell their father that wild animals killed him. Meanwhile, Joseph finds his way to Egypt, where - to make a long story short - he comes into the favour of the Pharaoh and becomes the second-in-charge of the land. During seven years of famine, Joseph's now starving brothers arrive in Egypt and ask Joseph, who they don't recognize, for assistance. Joseph, in turn, gives his brothers a scare, but eventually grants them all they desire, reveals his identity, and reunites the family. (Of course that sets in motion 400 years of Hebrew slavery at the hands of the Egyptians, until they are led out of Egypt by Charlton Heston - err, Moses - but that's a different story!) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat began its life in 1967 when it was written as a 15-minute commissioned piece for a school in London by 20-year-old Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics written by 23-year-old Tim Rice. Expanded several times, it reached its current format in 1973 and was first performed on Broadway in 1982. It ran for 747 performances. Big names to have played the title character (Joseph, not the coat) include Philip Schofield, Donny Osmond, Darren Day, Andrew Darbyshire, H from Steps and, most famously, Jason Donovan. "Joseph" is a real tune-fest, and the lyrics are some of Tim Rice's wittiest and urbane. Everybody loves a family saga that ends happily for all concerned (apart from the goat of course), so thanks to all who came with us to PUKKA dreamland, complete with camels, calypsos and technicolor coats! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed at the Memorial Hall, Barry, on 17th and 18th November 2006, with the agreement of The Really Useful Company, and supporting the Jamie Adamson Fund. The Friday matinee was restricted to pupils from local schools, and was very..interesting! The performance got off to a good start when the audience started screaming as soon as the music started. Fortunately it was more a "Freddie Mercury" reaction than a "Freddie Kruger" one. With an audience that was word perfect, and singing enthusiastically along with most of the songs, the performance was a great success, and a great start to the run. This time the souvenir programme was a full-colour production in its own right, with puzzles, quizzes, masses of information about PUKKA and Joseph, and a page where children of all ages could get the cast autographs in the foyer after the performance. Judging by the crowds, this last part was very popular. There was also a wishing well, and sales of PUKKA memorabilia (pens, christmas cards and novelties), all of which contributed to the Jamie Adamson Fund. Each show played to near-capacity audiences, and the production was really high quality. The cast was superb, and the PUKKA Petites deserve a special mention - their least active role was sitting on the stage (which was tricky for some!) but they were also active in the chorus and dance numbers. They were on stage for nearly 90 minutes and were a real credit to their parents, PUKKA, and the town (at a time when some other people's children were smashing the christmas tree on King Square!). BIG thanks to all cast and crew, all the people who supported the production back and front of stage, those who provided sponsorship, and everyone who came to see the show and support us. And a special thanks to Paul, Nicola and Sam Adamson for their support and courage before, during and after the production.

Production Photographs (New Dress Rehearsal AND Performance!) (sorry - rather large /high quality - if they're slow, you need broadband) Production Photographs (Dress Rehearsal) (again - rather large /high quality - if they're slow, you need broadband)

Promotion Photographs

Credits our Amazin' Cast Narrator - Suzannah Delaney Joseph - Neil Craven Jacob - Eric Coleman Potiphar - David Alexander Mrs Potiphar - Jodie Gould Baker - Calum Small Butler - Iain Scott Pharoah - David Parker Brothers Naphtali - Calum Small Asher - Ceris Jones Issachar - Alun Brown Simeon - Vic Atkins Judah - Iain Scott Zebulun - Dean Matthews Gad - Christian Bullen Levi - David Parker Reuben - Peter Dymond Dan - Shaun Lewis Benjamin - Jo Mees Wives Paige O'Sullivan Rose Bird Alison Heard Charlotte Groves Alice Morgan Laura Owens Jodie Gould Jamie-Lee Brennan Dancers Nicola Boyd-Anderson Charlotte Hodgkinson Amy Bruno Jenny Hunt Louise Ball Sarah Axcell Naomi Everson Rachel Shankland Jenna Sherrin Jamie-Lee Brennan Laura Davies   and the PUKKA Petites Charlotte Andrews, Hannah Andrews, Jessica Kerslake, Sophie Owens, Lucy Dimond, Lydia Bennett, Joe Bennett, Harriet Knowles, Rebecca Arcos, Rhia Dutton, Georgia Graham, Sasha Atkinson, Jade Bates, Nikki Bates, Kia Bates, Megan Thickpenny, Megan John, Alice Lloyd-Selby, Emily Crow, Charlotte Gronow, Zoe Kelland, Leanne Kelland, Jack Benlican, Rowan Connell, Callum Connell, Jemima Scott, Ophelia Scott, Sophie Williams, Bethan Thorngate, Mitchel Thorngate, Katie Mills, Anna Browning, Chloe Sargent, Cerys Underdown, Megan Gray, Leah Thomas, Megan Howard, Lamara Dennis, Megan Woolmer, Molly Rodgers, Lucy Rodgers, Rowan Jones, Ossian Jones, and Charlotte Milne.   Special Guest appearances by TV Personality 'Wooly' the sheep and 'Bitza' the goat our Blazin' Band Dave Short - Musical Director Drew Cyster - Reed 1 Joe O'Connell - Reed 2 Robert Kay - Horn Max Joseph - Trumpet Ben Davies - Keyboard 1 Dorothy Connell - Keyboard 2 Ashley Rees - Lead Guitar James Watkins - Bass Guitar David Newington - Kit Mike Rose - Tuned

Production Team Sarah Benlican Director Dot Connell Musical Director/Rehearsals Suzannah Delaney Sue Williams Costume Design Marigold Costumes Kath Williams Graphic Design/Photography Martin Hopkins Partnership Nicola Boyd Anderson Choreography Richard Lashley Production Manager Leighton Thomas-Burnett Technical Production Manager & Lighting Design Huw Semmens Sound Manager Lee Video Projection Karen Standen Nathan Gary Steve Amy Bruno Assistant Choreographer Dave Short Musical Director/ Performance Angela Durrant Vocal Coach Hannah Make-up Amy Jones Costume Assistant Loraine Gittins Accounts Barry Methodist Circuit The Memo staff Mike Bendell & Lynise (the Vibe) Richard Lewis at Positive Images Amelia Trust Farm Steve at Park I.T. for our FAB new website Dave's Dawn (picture boards) Debbie Crow Ellie Todd Paul, Nicola and Sam Adamson for their support and courage. To all the parents of our 'Petites'....big thanks for your continued support. and sorry if we have missed anyone!

PUKKA is a non-profit organisation. All proceeds are donated to local community charities.