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Why see Dreamgirls?

the ultimate theatrical experience!

Don't miss this musical biopic based on the story of The Supremes. First hitting the Broadway stage in 1981, in 2005 it enjoyed an adaptation to the big screen starring Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, and Anika Noni-Rose, before opening in London to rave reviews in 2016. Now heading out on a UK tour, this is your your chance to enjoy this dazzling musical that includes showstoppers, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only.'

With a powerful score and thought-provoking story, glittering sets and costumes, Dreamgirls is the ultimate theatrical experience. Expect to be on your feet at some of the powerhouse performances, we promise you - you're gonna love it!

What is it about?

Hopeful talents Deena Jones, Lorrell Robinson, and Effie White are performing as "The Dreamettes" when ambitious agent Curtis Taylor, Jr. discovers them. After quickly landing them a job as backup singers for the soul and rock 'n roll sensation James "Thunder" Early he begins to guide their quickly rising career, and dictates their every move. However, when the beautiful Deena emerges as the star of the group rather than the full-voiced Effie, the girls' rivalry leads to a personal and professional crossroads for the trio.

 Dreamgirls has touched audiences all the way from 1980s Broadway to 21st century Hollywood, introducing some legendary breakthrough performances along the way.

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for ages 10+

Run Time

Two hours 40 minutes with interval

Dates

Finished 16 Apr 2022

Cast

Nicole Raquel Dennis as Effie White
Sharlene Hector as Effie White as certain performances
Natalie Kassanga as Deena Jones
Paige Peddie as Lorrell Robinson
Dom Hartley-Harris as Curtis Taylor Jr. 
Brandon Lee Sears as Jimmy Early
Shem Omari James as C C White
Jo Servi as Marty 
Brianna Ogunbawo as Michelle Morris

Shonah Buwu, Harvey Ebbage, Olivia Foster-Browne, Kellianna Jay, Ryan Kayode, Holly Liburd, Ross Meagrow, Samuel Nicholas, Nicole Nyarambi, Ilana Richardson and Josh Singleton. 

Creative

Direction by Casey Nicholaw
Set and Costume Design by Tim Hatley
Lighting Design by Hugh Vanstone
Sound Design by Richard Brooker
Hair Design by Josh Marquette
Music Supervision by Nick Finlow 

Awards


Reviews

Our review

Glittering musical magic

I'm happy to report that Dreamgirls, the much anticipated London premiere of Henry Krieger & Tom Eyen's 1981 musical does not just follow that trend but ups the ante to stratospheric heights. It is a masterclass in the biographical musical, a glittering

Kitty McCarron

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Customer reviews

24 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)

Margaret

Outstanding show

The whole cast were fantastic amazing voices Brandon playing jimmy early was brilliant can’t fault it in anyway would go see it again in a heartbeat ... Read more

Cathy Gilvear

Outstanding performance

Loved it, goosebump moment during solo performance “and I am telling you” - standing ovation- what talent. Absolutely recommend. All of the cast just brilliant- what more to say? LOVED IT! ... Read more

Shelley Sims

Dream girls

Absolutely brilliant, I have never been to a show with so much talent. All the cast voices were outstanding and the dancers choreography was great too. If in any doubt about going to see it, get a ticket, you won’t be disappointed. ... Read more

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