Bringing On Back The Good Times!

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Due to its effervescent score and sitcom-style book this show would go down a storm on a glamorous over 60’s luxury cruise ship voyage. At times it felt so “cruise ship” (in the best way possible) that it wouldn’t have come as much of a surprise if Jane McDonald burst through the auditorium fire exit doors with a camera crew in toe. Congratulations to cast and crew for pulling off a truly feel-good show – the band and cast are a class act of talented individuals! Bravo. Hit recording star of Venus in Blue Jeans, Go Away Little Girl, It’s Almost Tomorrow and many more, Mark Wynter, will continue with the company of established Dreamboats and Petticoats favourites from the past fifteen years.

The group became frustrated at being treated like teen idols, unable to hear themselves on stage because of the constant screaming and at being pigeonholed as a "pop group". All the A-sides featured heavy orchestral and brass arrangements behind Ellis's vocals, with minimal participation from the others, although they wrote and played on the heavier B-sides themselves. [5]

Mike Lloyd as the Butlin’s camp jobsworth cum ex-army sergeant major personifies the dying Britain that has just abolished national service, thereby providing the vacuum soon to be filled by youngsters ready to enjoy themselves without fear of their lives suddenly being put on hold on some god-forsaken parade ground. Hit recording star of Venus in Blue Jeans, Go Away Little Girl, It’s Almost Tomorrow and many more, Mark Wynter will be joining a company of established Dreamboats and Petticoats favourites from the past fifteen years. Dreamboats and Petticoats, based on the book by Lawrence Marks and Maurice Gran, should be required viewing by all those who were either there… or wish they had been there to experience for themselves. The choreography by Carole Todd is engaging and accurate – from the ‘Shadows’ dance steps of the guitarists to the hands in the air ‘Stop! In The Name of Love’ motions of the ensemble.

A final special shout out to audio man Chris Whybrow who delivered a pretty authentic 60s sound – Sheridan Lloyd for magnificent MD-ship and nimble fingered keys, plus my top man – Daniel Kofi Wealthyland – for being the most exciting drummer I’ve heard in a long while. He drove each number with a passion in every beat.The house band was Rory Storm and the Hurricanes with a drummer destined to be a Beatle – one Ringo Starr. In 2021, "Everlasting Love" was featured in the Kenneth Branagh film, Belfast. It was also sung in the film by Jamie Dornan. Every single cast member was outstanding and loved every minute. No way could you sit through the whole show and not tap your feet, clap or snap your finger. Well done all, a round of applause really isn’t enough ☺️💕