A crash a drums, a flash of light, and not one but multiple Technicolour dreamcoats are the ingredients required for a fabulous night out.

The narrator eloquently sets the scene for this family friendly show, eagerly assisted by a talented children’s choir from the Bristol School of Performing Arts.

And Ian Watkins as Joseph proves he is more than just H from Steps.

In the opening act, Joseph is successfully portrayed as a spoilt and boastful little brother. This is aided by the synchronised movements of his comedic villainous older siblings.

The light-hearted sentiment is juxtaposed with the heartfelt vulnerability displayed in Watkins’ arm-tingling rendition of the emotional classic Close Every Door to Me.

An amalgamation of songs, from calypso to do-wap, demonstrates the range of dancing abilities from the cast, particularly Michael Ward (Gad.)

However, this production also includes a forgettable new song, although performed by star entertainer Luke Jasztal (Pharaoh) – a king not to be messed with.

Watkins took part in an exhaustingly long encore. But it did include all the heart-warming numbers which make up this fun-filled musical.

Review by Jo Holloway

Joseph and the Amazing Techincolour Dreamcoat is at the Bristol Hippodrome until Saturday. For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat/bristol-hippodrome/