Joseph UK Tour
Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat
Milton Keynes Theatre (UK Tour)
Review Complete
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Devoured and left no crumbs.”
7th August 2025
Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat is a vibrant and captivating show that has so much to offer. This particular production had such an infectious and comedic energy which really sets it apart. One thing that I really appreciated in the production was the comedic timing and creative choices, no joke was missed (which some musicals tend to do) and I loved how the cast had great chemistry with each other, adding to the charm and flair of the musical.
The opening number of ‘Any dream will do’ was a beautiful highlight and captured the children’s talent and potential. If you picked out any child, they would be singing their hearts out and doing an amazing job. Their faces were bright and animated and there wasn’t a moment where any of them faltered. You can really tell each individual child had the enthusiasm and eagerness to tell a story. Their singing as a little ensemble had a great sound to it, I definitely got the impression that every child in the production had a bright future ahead of them.
In terms of the principal roles; Adam Filipe absolutely embodied his part. I fully believed his portrayal of Joseph, and his vocal opt ups brought me to tears multiple times throughout the show. Again, he was truly expressive for every moment he was onstage and I am officially Adam Filipe’s number one fan. Alongside Joseph, the Narrator Christina Bianca stood out immensely as one of the best and most thoughtfully cast roles of the show. She is extremely talented, a true triple threat which her credits acknowledge. From her high belt to her comedic timing, she was flawless; you could really feel her passion for performance whenever she was on stage. However, her microphone didn’t truly give her justice as the treble was raised quite high, but nonetheless she was fabulous.
Joe Mcelderry definitely had a unique and purposeful approach to the role of the Pharaoh, siding with a more rock&roll vibe instead of a more camp and melodramatic style like many previous Pharaohs. However, his performance was profound and passionate, exerting confidence and flair as he strutted the stage which the audience, including myself, loved.
One number that stood out was ‘Those Canaan days’, it was extremely energetic with the right amount of campness and flair. It was a highly comedic number whilst also serving with vocals and choreography. Each beat of the score was hit perfectly by the brothers, and the number almost felt like a parody of itself in the best way possible.
As a dancer I am extremely appreciative of any and all choreography. I am in awe of and highly respect the talent and pure stamina of the dancers, especially in the impromptu ‘cancan’ number where their kicks and layouts didn’t let your eyes wander away from their talent for a second. I also have to stress the complex and demanding sequences and partner lifts within the choreography, you can tell just how much training and professionalism went into the process.
All I can say about the band was that they were the perfect volume, I was especially appreciative of the electric guitar which held nothing back. Where some other productions may lay a little low on the electric guitar and head towards a more pop, mainstream sound, this production didn’t shy away from its rock influences.
On another note, the set was immersive without it feeling cluttered or too complicated. I loved the slightly raised sand dunes in the corners of the stage, allowing the actors to roll and jump off them as they pleased which was actually quite funny.
In short, this musical was nothing less than the best of the best, the infectious energy, comedy and intense choreography making it a must-see for theatre lovers of all ages.
Reviewer: Sophia L. (Guest Reviewer)
Photography: Tistram Kenton
We are Gifted tickets so that in return we may give an honest review. All comments are those of the reviewer and theirs alone.