Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat heads to Storyhouse Chester

Much-loved musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat arrives at Storyhouse in Chester next week.

Union J singer Jaymi Hensley takes on the lead role in his first ever major musical role in Bill Kenwright’s production of the iconic Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber show.

Described as “amazing”, “superb”, “wonderful” and “brilliant”, the classic family favourite musical will run for 10 performances only from Tuesday, April 16, to Saturday, April 20.

Having risen to fame on The X Factor, Union J went on to have a Top 10 album and a major UK tour and Jaymi has since appeared on a number of television shows, including BBC One’s Celebrity Masterchef.

He said: “I cannot describe how excited and honoured I am to be stepping into the prestigious coloured coat! When I think of iconic roles in musical theatre, Joseph was always one that I dreamt of playing growing up. And to finally say that I am going to play it is a “dream” come true.

"I cannot wait to meet all of the loyal Joseph fans and bring you my take of this amazing dream role.”

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the first of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals to be performed publicly. Seen by an estimated 26 million people and counting, Joseph continues to enthral audiences around the world.

Full of life and colour, the musical features unforgettable and timeless songs including Go, Go, Go Joseph; Any Dream Will Do; Jacob and Sons; and Close Every Door To Me.

Jaymi is joined by Trina Hill as Narrator, Andrew Geater as Pharoah, alongside Henry Metcalfe, Amber Kennedy, Matt Jolly, Joshua Robinson, Callum Connolly, Alex Hetherington, Arthur Boan, Mikey Jay-Heath, George Beet, Lewis Asquith, Ed Tunningley, Corey Mitchell, Eve Norris, Gemma Pipe, and Jamie Jukes.

Lyrics by Tim Rice; music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; direction Bill Kenwright; original choreography by Henry Metcalfe; additional new choreography Gary Lloyd; set design by Sean Cavanagh; sound design by Dan Samson; and lighting design by Nick Richings.

Tickets are on sale now, starting from £20.50. Each ticket is subject to a £1.50 booking fee. Group discounts are available Tuesday to Thursday.

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The online version of the Storyhouse spring season 2019 brochure can be viewed here .