Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, London Theatre Production

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

London Palladium, London
Booking to 5 September 2021
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The spectacular Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical at the London Palladium

Following a triumphant sold-out season in 2019, the spectacular re-imagined production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the London Palladium in Summer 2021.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s colourful retelling of the famous biblical story about Joseph, his uncanny dream-deciphering abilities and his flashy jacket, is filled with popular songs, including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do.

Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan will reprise their acclaimed roles as Joseph and Pharaoh, with further casting to be announced.

This classic musical returns to the West End for a strictly limited season 10-week season from 1 July 2021.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is booking until Sunday 5 September 2021 at the London Palladium.

What’s the Story?

Told entirely through song with the help of the Narrator, the show follows the story of Jacob’s favourite son Joseph and his eleven brothers. After being sold into slavery by the brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar but ends up in jail after refusing the advances of Potiphar’s wife.

While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled showman, the Pharaoh. As Joseph strives to resolve Egypt’s famine, he becomes Pharaoh’s right-hand man and eventually reunites with his family.

Who’s in it? Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Cast

Jac Yarrow returns to the role of Joseph alongside Jason Donovan as Pharaoh and Alexandra Burke as The Narrator. Linzi Hateley will perform the role of The Narrator at certain performances.

Creative Team

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Directed by Laurence Conner with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter, set and costume design by Morgan Large, lighting design by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Gareth Owen.

Reviews

★★★★★ ‘A technicolor delight’- Metro
★★★★★ ‘A rip-roaring Joseph for the 21st century’- The Sun
★★★★ ‘This Joseph has mojo’- The Times
★★★★ ‘A vibrant slice of all singing, all dancing exuberance’ – Evening Standard
★★★★ ‘Jac Yarrow gives the impression he was born on the Palladium stage.’ – The Guardian
★★★★ ‘A bright, beautiful, brash production’- The Daily Telegraph


Show Information

Performance dates
Booking to 5 September 2021

Important Notes

Ages 3+. Children need to be able to sit in their own seat without any assistance.

Access Performances:

Audio Described Performance – Wednesday 2nd September 2.30pm

Signed Performance – Wednesday 2nd September 7.30pm

Captioned Performance – Thursday 3rd September 7.30pm

Important COVID Entry Requirements

Mask

We recommend that you wear a mask while inside this venue.

Proof of test or vaccination

You are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination in order to attend this performance.

Covid safety

This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.


Venue Information

London Palladium, 8 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF
Nearest Tube or Train: Oxford Circus (Victoria line, Central line, Bakerloo line)
Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 39, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159
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Linzi Hateley boards ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
West End actress Linzi Hatley joins the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium this Summer. Hatley, who appeared in the original London revival of Joseph, will play The Narrator on selected performance replacing Alexandra Burke. Hatley's extensive West End credits include Nancy in Oliver!, Éponine and Madame Thenardier in Les Misérables, Roxie Hart in Chicago, Martha in the original production of The Secret Garden and Winifred Banks in the original production of Mary Poppins. She also played Donna in Mamma Mia! and originated the title role of ill-fated musical Carrie on Broadway. Linzi Hateley is scheduled to perform on Saturday 17 July matinee and evening, Wednesday 18 August matinee, Sunday 22 August evening, Wednesday 25 August matinee, Saturday 28 August matinee and evening, Sunday 29 August matinee and evening, Wednesday 1 September matinee and Saturday 4 September matinee. Producer Michael Harrison said: "This dream just keeps getting better. It was special enough to announce Alexandra Burke recently as the Narrator, but to now have the added bonus of Linzi playing the role at special performances – and to reunite her with Jason Donovan again at the London Palladium – turns Joseph into a dream ticket."   Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the London Palladium this July for a limited Summer season. The piece is led by Jac Yarrow in the title role and Jason Donovan as The Pharaoh. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical is based on the story of the coat of many colours from the Book of Genesis and features numbers such as "Close Every Door", "Benjamin Calypso" and "Any Dream Will Do". Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals over the last fifty years. Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tickets are now on  sale. Joseph is booking from 1 July 2021 until Sunday 5 September 2021 at the London Palladium. https://twitter.com/JosephMusical/status/1390667058505990148
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Alexandra Burke to play The Narrator in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Alexandra Burke will play The Narrator in the West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The former X-Factor winner and West End musical theatre actress joins Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan, who return in the roles of Joseph and hip-swivelling Pharaoh. Burke's previous West End credits include Chess, Chicago and The Bodyguard, as well as the touring production of Sister Act The Musical and My Best Friends Wedding. The role of The Narrator was previously played by Sheridan Smith in 2019. Joseph returns to the London Palladium this July for a limited Summer season. Laurence Conner's acclaimed 2019 revival had been due to return in 2020, however covid forced the show to reschedule to 2021.  The production hopes to play to full-capacity audiences in accordance with "step four" of the government's roadmap. Full casting for the 2021 show is to be announced. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical is based on the story of the coat of many colours from the Book of Genesis and features numbers such as "Close Every Door", "Benjamin Calypso" and "Any Dream Will Do". Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals over the last fifty years. The creative team includes Laurence Connor (direction), JoAnn M Hunter (choreography), Morgan Large (set and costume design), Ben Cracknell (lighting) and Gareth Owen (sound). Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tickets are now on  sale. Joseph is booking from 1 July 2021 until Sunday 5 September 2021 at the London Palladium.
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‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ moves to 2021
The 2020 West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will now take place in Summer 2021. The announcement follows several productions which have been forced to postpone dates due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty of when theatres would be allowed to begin performances.  The smash-hit musical will now run at the London Palladium from Thursday 1 July 2021  until Sunday 5 September 2021 with Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan confirmed as Joseph and the Pharaoh. Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “The team and I are working hard behind the scenes to get the world’s most beloved theatre The London Palladium open and entertaining audiences this Autumn. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find a safe route to provide access both backstage and front of house. I am delighted that Joseph will be back on The London Palladium stage next Summer.” Michael Harrison said: “We are pleased that, with the complete support of everyone at LW Theatres and the Really Useful Group, we can announce today rescheduled dates for the production. Joseph is the most joyous of musicals and we can’t wait to welcome audiences back to The London Palladium.” All existing tickets will be moved to the same seats for the equivalent performances by day of the week in 2021. Performance times remain unchanged. If you are a ticket holder you do not need to do anything as your point of purchase will be in touch with you soon to confirm the new date for your booking. Public booking reopens on Friday 19 June. Joseph is based on the story of the coat of many colours from the Bible's Book of Genesis and features numbers such as "Close Every Door", "Benjamin Calypso" and "Any Dream Will Do". Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals over the last fifty years. The creative team includes Laurence Connor (direction), JoAnn M Hunter (choreography), Morgan Large (set and costume design), Ben Cracknell (lighting) and Gareth Owen (sound). Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tickets go on general sale on 19 June 2020. Joseph will now run from Thursday 1 July 2021 and play until Sunday 5 September 2021.
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Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow return to ‘Joseph’ in 2020
Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow will reprise their roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which returns to the London Palladium in 2020. Donovan, famous for his portrayal Joseph in the 90s, returned to the show in 2019 as the hip swivelling Elvis inspired Pharaoh, whilst newcomer Jac Yarrow, fresh out of drama school played Joseph.  Jason Donovan said: “Following on from the success of this year’s awesome, reimagined version of Joseph, I’m delighted to be returning in the summer of 2020. This year was an absolute joy. Joseph has such a special connection with its audience and it has a huge emotional connection for me. Quite simply the show is pure musical magic." Donovan added " to be able to lean on the past yet build something new for the role of Pharaoh is an opportunity that cannot be done just once, and for performer or audience member alike, it just doesn’t get much better than the Palladium experience. Jac Yarrow commented: “Playing the iconic role of Joseph was what I thought was a once-in-a-life-time opportunity. When I was asked to step back into the Dreamcoat for a second time, I couldn’t quite believe it. I can’t wait to be back!” Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is based on the story of the coat of many colours from the Bible's Book of Genesis and features numbers such as "Close Every Door", "Benjamin Calypso" and "Any Dream Will Do". Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals over the last fifty years. Full casting, including the role of the Narrator, played last year by Sheridan Smith, will be announced next year. Find tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is booking from 2 July 2020 until 6 September 2020 at the London Palladium.
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Jason Donovan to star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jason Donovan will return to the West End in the upcoming revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium. Donovan will take on the role of Pharaoh in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical which is re-imagined in a brand new production directed by Laurence Connor. Jason made his defining stage performance as the title character of Joseph in the 1990s, also at the London Palladium, in a sold-out 18-month run which produced a No.1 single and best-selling soundtrack album. It remains one of the most successful revivals of all time. Jason commented: “You never know the measure of a moment until it becomes a memory, and what a moment that was for me. Joseph was a ground breaker in 1991, and what a blast it will be to be back on the prestigious Palladium stage and be part of it all again with a brand new cast in this re-imagined 2019 production. I’m looking forward to breathing new life into Pharaoh and I’m so relieved he doesn’t wear a loin cloth!” Jason Donovan's West End credits include Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Palace Theatre) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium). He has also appeared in touring productions of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, The Sound of Music and Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. As previously announced, award-winning actress Sheridan Smith will play the role of the Narrator.   Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is based on the story of the coat of many colours from the Bible's Book of Genesis and features numbers such as "Close Every Door", "Benjamin Calypso" and "Any Dream Will Do". Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals over the last fifty years. Full casting will be announced int he coming months. Find tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is booking from 27 June 2019 until 7 September 2019 at the London Palladium.
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Sheridan Smith to star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sheridan Smith will return to the West End in the upcoming revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium. The Bafta and Olivier award-winning actress will take on the role of the Narrator in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical which is re-imagined in a brand new production directed by Laurence Connor. Smith was last on stage in the critically acclaimed production of Funny Girl which ran at the Menier Chocolate Factory and the Savoy Theatre. The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star's theatre credits include A Midsummer Nights Dream (Noel Coward Theatre), Hedda Gabler (Old Vic), Flare Path (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Little Shop of Horrors (Menier Chocolate Factory), Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre) and Into The Woods (Donmar Warehouse). Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is based on the story of the coat of many colours from the Bible's Book of Genesis and features numbers such as "Close Every Door", "Benjamin Calypso" and "Any Dream Will Do". Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals over the last fifty years. Director Laurence Connor will be joined on the creative team by Choreographer JoAnn M Hunter, Morgan Large who will design the set and costumes, Lighting Designer Ben Cracknell and Sound Designer Gareth Owen. Full casting will be announced int he coming months. Find tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is booking from 27 June 2019 until 7 September 2019 at the London Palladium.

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2 thoughts on “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

  1. Clare molyneux

    Can you tell me if Joseph is still scheduled to go ahead from July? I have tickets for the last night 6th Sept. As Im travelling from Inverness it would be helpful to know the likelihood of the show being played

    1. The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) have cancelled all performances in the West End until Sunday 28 June 2020. Sadly this does not mean theatres will open on 29 June and it is still too early to say which shows will open and when. Unfortunately we don’t have any further information at this point in time.

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