West End musical hitset for week-long run

The show, which was inspired by the smash-hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two Three and Four, will appear at the Embassy Theatre until Saturday, May 5 inclusive.

No fewer than seven performances are planned, including evenings and matinees.

A spokesperson said: “The West End sell-out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats the Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era!”

“In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons,

“Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era.

“The songs will live forever!” they added.

For ticket prices and times of performances visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk, call 0845 674 0505, or pop into the box office in person during normal opening hours.