Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on tour now!
Who is in the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat?
Joining the tour’s previously announced Pharaohs – and Joseph alumni – Donny Osmond (Edinburgh only) and Joe McElderry is Jason Donovan. Catch him at Southampton’sMayflower Theatre this spring. For one week only13 – 18 May 2025. Jason returns having most recently starred in two triumphant seasons of the new London Palladium production in the summers of 2019 and 2021.
Marking his first UK performances on stage as Pharaoh, global entertainment icon and celebrated star Donny Osmond returns to this production, having previously played the titular role of Joseph in over 2,000 performances.
Joe McElderry shares regal duties across the tour performing as Pharaoh in this sensational production, having last performed as Joseph during an extensive 2017 / 2018 UK tour.
Playing all dates across the tour are Christina Bianco as Narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph.
Christina Bianco is a two-time Drama Desk Award nominee, who made her West End debut starring in the Menier Chocolate Factory’s production of Forbidden Broadway at the Vaudeville Theatre. She captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her ‘diva’ impression videos gaining over 25 million views and more recently delighted audiences as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium.
Adam Filipe’s credits include Titanic The Musical (UK Tour); Prince Of Egypt, Original West End Cast and Les Misérables (Queens Theatre). Concert Credits: vocalist for Lea Salonga: Stage, Screen & Everything In Between (UK Tour) and Houdini in Side Show: in Concert (London Palladium).
The 2025 tour completing company are also announced today with Hugh Cotton as Reuben and Will Haswell as Simeon. The rest of the company comprise Aaron Archer; Bella Baldock; Daniel Bowskill; Imogen Bowtell; Taylor Bridges; Joseph Browlie-Johnson; Joseph Craig; Davide Fienauri; Ellie Greenway; Oliver Hawes; Kiera Haynes; Siobhan James; Ben Lancaster; Nicole Lupino; Bradley Perret; Harvey Shulver; Jessica Sutton; Charley Warburton; Jenna Warne and Alex Woodward.
Who is in the creative team?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is directed by Laurence Connor. Laurence’s credits include the acclaimed London production of School of Rock and the Tony-Award nominated production on Broadway, the recent London productions of Miss Saigon, Chess and Cinderella.
JoAnn M Hunter is the show’s choreographer, set and costume design are by the award-winning Morgan Large with Ben Cracknell as Lighting Designer and Gareth Owen as Sound Designer.
What is the show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat about?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first major collaboration. Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
The multi-award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
Featuring much-loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go, Joseph, the new London Palladium production received a rapturous reception during its 2019 and 2021 summer seasons, ahead of its first major UK tour in 2022.
Told entirely through song with the help of the Narrator, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the story of Jacob’s favourite son Joseph and his eleven brothers. After being sold into hardship by the brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar but ends up in jail after refusing the advances of Potiphar’s wife.
While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled showman, the Pharaoh. As Joseph strives to resolve Egypt’s famine, he becomes Pharaoh’s right-hand man and eventually reunites with his family.
Are there any accessible performances scheduled?
Check individual venue websites.
Where is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat playing on tour?
Edinburgh Playhouse until 29 Dec 2024
www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse
Starring Donny Osmond as Pharaoh
Oxford, New Theatre 7 – 11 January 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford/
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Sunderland Empire 14 – 19 January 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/sunderland-empire
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 22 January – 2 February 2025
www.marlowetheatre.com
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Nottingham, Theatre Royal 5 – 15 February 2025
www.trch.co.uk
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Belfast, Grand Opera House 18 – 23 February 2025
www.goh.co.uk
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Manchester, Opera House 26 February – 9 March 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/opera-house-manchester
Pharaoh Casting to be announced
Bristol Hippodrome 12 – 22 March 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Leeds, Grand Theatre 25 – 29 March 2025
www.leedsheritagetheatres.com
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Wimbledon, New Theatre 1 – 5 April 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-wimbledon-theatre
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Blackpool, Winter Gardens 9 – 13 April 2025
www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Norwich, Theatre Royal 30 April – 10 May 2025
www.norwichtheatre.org/
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Southampton Mayflower 13 – 18 May 2025
www.mayflower.org.uk
Starring Jason Donovan as Pharaoh
Birmingham Hippodrome 20 May – 1 June 2025
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Woking, New Victoria Theatre 3 – 7 Jun 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre/
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Newcastle, Theatre Royal 10 – 15 June 2025
www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion 17 – 22 June 2025
www.trafalgartickets.com/cliffs-pavilion-southend/en-GB/southend-theatres
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Plymouth, Theatre Royal 24 – 29 June 2025
www.theatreroyal.com
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Leicester Curve 1 – 5 July 2025
www.curveonline.co.uk
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Sheffield, Lyceum Theatre 8 -12 July 2025
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/lyceum
Starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
Liverpool Empire 15 – 20 July 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/liverpool-empire
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Cardiff, Wales Millenium Centre 22 – 27 July 2025
www.wmc.org.uk
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Glasgow, King’s Theatre 30 July – 3 August 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/kings-theatre-glasgow
Pharaoh casting to be announced
Milton Keynes Theatre 6 – 10 August 2025
www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre
Pharaoh casting to be announced
