AD| Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff? July 22-27 2025

AD| Way back in 2017, we saw Joe McEllderry starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and he was fantastic. Eight years later and the X Factor winner is back in Cardiff in Joseph. But this time Joe has graduated to the role of Pharaoh, the Elvis-inspired, gold-clad, hip-thrusting ruler of Egypt. He’s brilliantly charismatic, especially in his musical number Song of the King.

⭐ Full review on cardiffmummysays.com

First staged more than 50 years ago, Joseph means a lot to so many people. For me it was an obsession with the Jason Donovan soundtrack and taking part in a performance as a teen. It’s clear from the talk around the theatre that there’s plenty of nostalgia tonight. But with so many children in attendance too, Joseph is certainly finding a new generation of fans.

Featuring iconic songs such as Any Dream Will Do, There’s One More Angel in Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph, this staging has more humour than I remember from past shows.

The children’s chorus who usually sit on the edge of the stage are fully integrated into the show, performing an array of smaller parts. At times the fake beards verge into school play territory but it also feels fitting given that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice originally created the show back in 1968 as a 15-minute performance for a school.

Adam Filipe isJoseph – the audience hang on every note of his emotional rendition of Close Every Door, as he languishes in jail. Christina Bianco is the Narrator, holding the show together with beautiful vocals and some of the most energetic storytelling I’ve seen.
The stage and lighting is vivid and bright and the gold backdrops and hieroglyphics of Egypt give a real wow moment.

With an age guidance of five, it’s great for families and a perfect introduction to musical theatre for children.
There’s very limited ticket availability but it’s worth calling the box office for last minute returns.

📅 Until Sun 27 July. Remaining performances Thurs-Sat 7.30pm, Fri and Sat 2.30pm, Sunday 1pm
🧒 Age guidance 5+, no under 2s.
⏰ 2 hours including interval
💻 wmc.org.uk

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