Dreamboats and Petticoats is a wholesome, feel-good musical that will take you on an entertaining nostalgia trip. From 1989 he was a consultant to Warner Music International, HMV Group and both the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the International Federation of the phonographic Industry (IFPI). Further casting includes AJ Dean as Ray, Jennifer Biddall as Sue, Emma Hatton as Donna, David Cardy as Older Bobby, Patrick Burbridge as Derek, Sophie Byrne as Daisy/Brenda, Deborah Hewitt as Helen, Robin Johnson as Barry and Michael Kantola as Colin.

Bobby is confused and upset when he hears about this from Ray, who also tells Bobby that Laura has had feelings for him for a long time.Classic 60s rock ‘n’ roll tunes are the inspiration behind this crowd-pleasing musical from Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (Birds Of A Feather). Inspired by the smash-hit, multi-million selling album Dreamboats and Petticoats, which became one of the biggest selling albums of the Noughties, this all-new musical comes as a result of the album’s unprecedented runaway success. And even if you’re not of that certain age, then you can still take this rock and roll monster of a session with my blessing, dust over those dancing shoes, and travel back to an era when the world seemed to look far better than it does today and the heavy incense of hope filled the air.

Written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, The New Statesmen and Shine On Harvey Moon, this spectacular feel-good production will give you ‘the greatest time of your life’. 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. Such as mind numbing links like ‘Bobby and Laura look happy together’ – cue Bobby and Laura sing ‘Happy Together. Also joining, as front man Norman in the band ‘ Norman and The Conquests,’ is Joseph Lukehurst ( A Midsummer Night’s Dream).British showbiz legend Des O'Connor has made his official West End debut in Bill Kenwright musical Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Playhouse Theatre. The Legendary Des O’Connor Makes His West End Musical Theatre Debut In Dreamboats And Petticoats World-renowned entertainer DES O’CONNOR will join the cast of hit West End musical DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS from 3 October, for a strictly limited season at The Playhouse Theatre. Dreamboats and Petticoats, the book, is a nostalgic journey back to the age of espresso bars, skiffle and Mecca dance halls.

Since its premiere in 2009 Dreamboats and Petticoats has become a musical phenomenon, having played to more than two million people across the UK. This book is the story of rock ‘n’ roll in the UK with interviews with leading artists and bands like Cliff Richard and The Shadows, The Everly Bothers and singers such as Tommy Steele, Marty Wilde, Adam Faith and Billy Fury. Again starting at the Theatre Royal, Windsor, Dreamboats and Petticoats enjoyed another tour of the UK. Dreamboats and Petticoats is not bad, although it tails off lamely in the second half, but it is not very good either.The parts have been adapted slightly to bring in more humour between him and his son, played in the show by Scott Bruton.