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Show synopsis

It's 1961 and emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans – and more importantly, the gorgeous Laura. But when Laura shows that she’s no slouch with the guitar, rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons...

Dreamboats and Petticoats takes its inspiration from the best-selling album of the same name and features hit songs including Lets Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, In Dreams, Bobby’s Girl, Let’s Twist Again and many more.

Show times

Monday — Friday 7:30pm
Saturday 8:00pm

Please arrive at the theatre at least 30 minutes before showtime.

Show duration

2 Hours 30 minutes

Dreamboats and Petticoats tickets and hotel packages

Dreamboats and Petticoats is showing at Playhouse Theatre

Cast and creatives

Bill Kenwright - Producer
Laurie Mansfield - Producer
Brian Berg - Executive Producer
Laurence Marks & Maurice Gran - Writers
Bob Tomson - Director
Keith Strachan - Musical Supervisor
Carole Todd - Choreographer
Sean Cavanagh - Designer
Mark Howett - Lighting Designer
Ben Harrison - Sound Designer
Bridgid Guy - Costume Designer / Supervisor

Entertainment legend Des O'Connor will make his West End musical theatre debut from 3 October as Older Bobby and Bobby’s Dad.

Bobby:Scott Bruton
Norman:Ben Freeman
Laura: Daisy Wood-Davis
Ray: AJ Dean
Sue: Jennifer Biddall
Donna: Emma Hatton
Derek: Patrick Burbridge
Daisy/Brenda: Sophie Byrne
Helen: Deborah Hewitt
Barry: Robin Johnson
Colin: Michael Kantola
Frank/Driver/Southend Slugger/Father Nugent: Michael Lloyd
Richard: Sam Palladio
Babs: Wendy Paver
Jeremy: Andrew Venning
Eric: Stuart Ward
Andy: Adam Welsh

    Show at a glance

  • Music Based
  • Romantic Break
  • Suitable For All

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Playhouse Theatre address:
Playhouse Theatre,
Northumberland Avenue,
London,
WC2N 5DE
Nearest tube station:
Embankment
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