By MELISSA MEEHAN AND JESSE GRAHAM
IT’S AN amazing technicolour dreamcoat.
And as the curtains are raised on Thursday night, the audience will see it in all its grandeur.
This week Upwey High School presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and producer Pam Arvanitakis couldn’t be more excited.
“It’s an old bible story and written by the same guys who wrote Jesus Christ Superstar but that’s about where the similarity to the bible ends,” Ms Arvanitakis said.
“We’re doing it in modern costumes which includes bikie gear, and roaring ’20s flapper dresses.
“It’s certainly not traditional – the story is the same, but we’ve updated the costumes.”
She said more than 40 students were taking part in the musical, including backstage and lighting crews.
“It’s really exciting, and has been a wonderful experience,” she said.
“There has been a great atmosphere of camaraderie with young people of different ages all working together.”
The musical will be held at the school at 1451 Burwood Highway, Upwey.
Ticket prices range from $15 for adults, $10 for children and concession and $45 family tickets.
For more information and bookings call 9754 2838.
