Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Creator Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Story
This vibrant reimagining follows the Old Testament story of Jacob's favourite son, who receives a magnificent multi-coloured coat. When his jealous brothers sell him into slavery, Joseph is imprisoned by an Egyptian noble. While in prison, he discovers his gift for interpreting dreams and rises to become Pharaoh's right-hand man, helping save Egypt from a terrible famine
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Why we chose it
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. It was originally written for a school for performance by children and it is still regularly performed in schools today.
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What a young reviewer said
An incredibly good theatre production with lots of fun songs and music. Very fun and enjoyable. (George, age 12)
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First shown
1973, London West End