An abridged version of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed at The Bridge, Milford

UNDER a magical backdrop painted by Gillian Key, Milford theatre-goers were treated to two endearingly excellent, abridged performances of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice’s immortal musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Daddy’s favourite son, Joseph, is in trouble. His jealous brothers, sporting fetching cowboy hats, try to get rid of him by dramatically throwing him under the stage – top stuff from the special effects department.

However, Joseph is too wily and the brothers decide instead to sell him as a slave. Off to Egypt Joseph goes, but his ability to read people’s dreams sets him apart and he quickly becomes the Pharoah’s right-hand man. As in all good stories, everybody concerned lives happily ever after.

Choreography (Eirian Brain), direction (Clara Flintoff), musical direction (Christine Mulgrew), and costumes and props (Laura Proctor and Carol Evans) combined seamlessly to harness the talents of a cast whose ages ranged from 10 to 15. The latter all had their individual moments during renditions of such classics as Journey to Egypt, Go Go Go Joseph and Stone the Crows to name but a few.

Thus, a huge hand for Eirian, Harvey, Isla, Issey, Kaitlin, Lily, Lily-Rose, Lizzy, Orlagh, Poppy, Romily and Scarlett. You were all magnificent.

Special mention must go to Josh for his wonderful turn as Joseph – blessed with a superb voice, he induced tears with his heartfelt deliveries of show-stopping classics such as Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. Jason Donovan, eat your heart out.

Once again, thanks must go to all the volunteers at The Bridge in Milford for enabling such magical events to happen. Those interested in joining Milford Youth Theatre should email office@thebridge.org.uk

Ian Hey