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Joseph is now taking bookings at the Adelphi Theatre until January 10th 2009

Joseph Theatre Breaks September 19, 2008

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Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat

Most of us remember the musical “Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat” from a school performance, either as proud parents or as young performers ourselves! In my case, both - but the earlier memories are somewhat faded from the 1960s. The show was originally written as a ‘hip’ musical that schools would enjoy producing and if your memories are good ones then you’ll really want to see the full West End version of the show at some point in your life, and so will your kids, just to see how it looks when put on by professionals with all the accoutrements of the West End stage.

Any Dream Will Do

Of course the other possibility is that you watched the TV show “Any Dream Will Do” from which Lee Mead emerged as the star to play Joseph, and he continues to play the lead role until 10 January 2009 so there’s an idea there for December and New Year perhaps.

See Joseph in London with Joseph Theatre Breaks

The London show usually just called “Joseph” and it has been tweaked just a little over the years, for example there’s a completely new song for Pharaoh (Elvis) called “King of my Heart” but you’ll still recognise all the old favourites like “Close every door”, “Coat of many Colours” and “Any dream will do”. Joseph Theatre Breaks are packaged so that you get top tickets for the show bundled with a reasonably priced hotel stay so you don’t have to worry about getting away after the theatre, and if you book the rail journey at the same time it saves up to 40% on those tickets as well. The train is most convenient for visiting London from most parts of the UK and most people turn it into a theatre break weekend or take a day off midweek to go shopping and see the sights of London, maybe adding an extra excursion like a flight on the London Eye or a river trip.

Joseph Theatre Breaks in October - Special Offer

You’ll have to be quick but there’s a special discount offer on for Joseph Theatre breaks booked before October 9th for Monday to Thursday shows until October 16th, 2008. This brings the price of a ticket to see Lee Mead in Joseph and a night in a London hotel down to as little as £79.50 per person. But if that isn’t convenient try doing a search for the dates that do suit you and you’ll be surprised at the theatre break deals you might be able to find, even for those special times of the year in some cases.

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Theatre Breaks in London with the kids - top 5 shows this summer. June 20, 2008

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A theatre break in London with the kids sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? There’s so much to do and see in London, even in a British summer. The hotels aren’t too expensive and you can book the whole thing, show tickets, 2 or 3 nights hotel, extras as an all in one package, you can even include the return rail fare. If your children are over the age of 3 you should be able to find a show to suit your family.

So which shows do you go to see?

It really depends on the age of the children and their interests.
Don’t be put off by worries that the shows will all be sold out, companies that sell packages often have good, reasonably priced tickets for hit shows when no one else does.

The Lion King

The Lion King is pure Disney and one of the best shows for mixed ages. The Lion King is so much more than the cartoon. The story is simple and familiar but the spectacle and the power of the live music makes it really something special. Ideal for boys, girls, and just about anyone who likes animals!It is long though and that partly explains the age restrictions (see below).

Ideal for 7 plus, below 7 use your discretion but be realistic. Under 4s will not be admitted to the theatre. They are quite strict about this.

** book Lion King theatre breaks **

Joseph

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s version of the biblical story is a family classic. Good for mixed ages the show has plenty of action, strong, well-known songs and is performed by a lively, young cast. Joseph was originally written for children the show keeps their interest well but has enough going on to keep the adults involved too. If you want to see Lea Mead you should know he will be on holiday 28th July - 5th August 2008.

** book Joseph theatre breaks **

Wicked

Wicked is ideal for those of you with pre and early teen girls. They will love it! The story is set in Oz before Dorothy gets there and sets out to explain why Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of The West is so wicked and so very green. Wicked sets the record straight about that poor, misunderstood witch. It has some sinister moments but nothing too scary. There aren’t any stated age restrictions but use your judgement. It is very, very long.

** book Wicked theatre breaks **

High School Musical

High School Musical - this is one that anyone between 8 and 16 will know more about than you do!Based on a hit TV series this is the story of Troy, a popular high school basketball star, and Gabriella, a shy, academically gifted newcomer, who discover they share a secret passion for singing. Lively, fun, and very American this is one that the kids (and the adults!) will either love or hate. This is the one they are likely to think is ‘cool’ to see and to brag about.

** book High School Musical theatre breaks **

Grease

We all know the story of Sandy the goody two-shoes from Australia who falls in love with bad boy Danny Zuko over the summer holiday and their reunion at Rydell High School. The songs from Grease are classics and they are sung with great energy by this lively cast. Best for 10 plus the story and music will appeal to both boys and girls. If you want to see Ray Quinn (X-Factor) remember he’s on holiday 19th-25th of August.

  • Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Matinees: Sat 3:00pm
  • Evenings:Monday to Thurs - 7.30pm, Fri - 8.30pm, Sat - 7.30pm

    • ** book Grease theatre breaks **

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    Joseph star Lee Mead confirmed through to Jan 2009 May 10, 2008

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    Any Dream Will Do star Lee Mead has confirmed that he will continue to play the lead in Joseph until 10 January 2009.
    It’s hard to think that Lee Mead was an unknown just eight months ago. He won the chance to appear in Joseph at the Adelphi in the BBC show Any Dream Will Do.

    Adelphi

    Lee has quickly established himself as one of the most popular stars in the West End. He’s won awards and nominations for best actor and best newcomer and has made himself a great reputation with West End audiences.

    With show stopping numbers like Close Every Door to Me and Any Dream Will Do the current production of Joseph at the has been amazingly well received since it opened. It’s still a really hot ticket in town and once of the best ways to be sure of seeing it is to book your tickets as Joseph theatre breaks.
    Here’s Lee in full flow:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QA0MMUSJqM

    Video courtesy of The Really Useful Group Ltd

    And for the die hard fans here’s his audition tape where he first sang for Tim Rice, and didn’t recognise him:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZEFeBTuHX4

    Two great shows extended - new dates. April 28, 2008

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    Joseph, currently one of the most popular shows in town, is still going strong and has just extended its run. The hit show at the Adelphi is now booking right through to January 2009! Joseph fans will be thrilled.

    Jersey Boys, a newcomer that has quickly become a real favourite in London has also extended. Defying those who thought UK audiences wouldn’t warm to such an American story Jersey Boys has turned out to be a real winner with audiences. It is now booking until April 25th 2009 at the Prince Edward Theatre.

    Adelphi - Joseph January 2, 2008

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    Joseph booking until October 2008 November 21, 2007

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    Tickets for the musical at the Adelphi Theatre are now on sale until October 18th next year.

    Theatre Breaks in London - ‘Joseph’ November 17, 2007

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    If you are planning a theatre break in London, then “Joseph” is currently one of the ten most popular shows to see. The great thing about booking it as part of a package is that you are sure to get tickets for one of the best shows without paying over the odds. Knowing you have a comfy hotel room to wander back to after the show really adds to the sense of occasion as well. It’s just so much more relaxing than having to battle with trains, or even worse, driving through the London traffic.

    Theatre breaks package

    I was amazed by how reasonable the cost of tickets, hotel and train can be, with prices starting from around £118.

    Rice and Webber

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was originally a 1970s musical by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The pair conceived it as a 15 minute school production in 1968, and then brought it to the West End after their success with Jesus Christ Superstar. Based on the Biblical story, “Joseph” tells a tale of sibling rivalry followed by punishment, forgiveness and redemption. It has some super songs and set pieces. My favourite is “Close Every Door” but there are lots of others. It’s just classic Lloyd Webber genius really!

    Any Dream Will Do

    The BBC TV show Any Dream Will Do which made a reality game show out of searching for the main cast members for a London production has now made Joseph really popular all over again. I think most people who watched the BBC series feel like they’ve had a part in producing this show. Who could forget the wonderful (awful!) faces Lloyd Webber pulled? Now is the perfect time to go and see what it was all about. The TV was great but you cannot compare it to the experience of watching a live performance. Lee Mead has had good reviews for his portrayal of the star role but it’s by no means a one man show and the rest of the cast have all been highly praised as well.

    London Theatre - the Adelphi

    The show is on at the Adelphi Theatre, a lovely 1930’s Art Deco Grade 2 listed building on the Strand in the heart of the West End. Although it has a fairly plain exterior, it is richly decorated inside. The whole theatre was re-furbished in the 1990s and it has up to date facilities. There has been a theatre on this site since the early 1800s and in 1930 updated to accommodate larger audiences The main walls and the entrance at the back of the theatre are all that remains of the original building.

    Theatre break extras

    Travelling to the heart of London Theatre Land by train, staying in a nearby hotel, maybe adding an extra night or even two, to allow for a little gentle shopping :-) Sounds just about perfect to me. Some of the deals even let you add on ‘afternoon tea’ at Fortnum and Masons. I’ve only ever done that once but it was just so English, so civilised and so delicious! A lovely addition to a short London hotel break with theatre included.

    News - Joseph(Lee) takes a break. November 15, 2007

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    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    If you are booking tickets for a theatre break in London to see Joseph especially to see Lee you should note that :

    Lee Mead winner of Any Dream Will Do contest to find a new Joseph will NOT be performing on the 14th-26th January 08, 10th-15th March 08 and 5th-10th May 08, Lewis Bradley will be taking Lee’s place as Joseph on these dates.

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