Dreamgirls
a masterclass in the biographical musical, a glittering and breathless adventure that keeps you hanging on until the very last second
Dreamgirls
Fantastically entertaining ride on a showbiz rollercoaster
The Guardian
Dreamgirls
a masterclass in the biographical musical, a glittering and breathless adventure that keeps you hanging on until the very last second
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 1 Oct 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
Customer reviews
24 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)
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.
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Mrs T
Perfection
The show itself was amazing can't fault it and would definitely go back to see it again
However the staff at the King's theatre asked a guy in the row in front of us to stop singing along which we found to be shocking as he was only singing quietly along, my daughter was sat 2 rows in front and didn't even hear him plus most of the theatre were singing along at some points
Then the guy was taken outside to speak to the manager who then said this production had asked for no singing along
This put a complete damper on our night for sure ... Read more
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