On a hot evening in June off I trotted to Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge, near Thirsk for another show by Hightimers. And what a show, such enjoyment emanated from the cast which was wide in age, from the children to the… well, older, but all so talented. Humour, glamour, with a thoughtful story beneath it all, and glorious catchy songs (well, we know that after Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s hit production wowed the west end) and wonderfully choreographed. Heat? Forget it, it was just pure theatre. Bravo.

As for the costumes, Victoria Herrington shared with Frost Magazine that she had five costume changes, some involving much burning of midnight oil in order to sew on beads to dazzle on stage. Victoria was Potiphar’s wife, amongst other parts and – heavens – she showed herself in a new light as she … No, enough, watch it! Very balletic I must say. Crikey.

And… And … even the Technicolor Dreamcoat was created for the production. It was spectacular. How clever people are – I can barely manage some patchwork.

As Marlo Lomas, Chairman of Hightimers said, ‘I would like to thank everyone for coming to the show. I know I say this for every production, but Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is, without a doubt, one of the best productions we have ever staged.’ A view , Frost Magazine can endorse.

There must have been a great deal of hard work involved, much practise and rehearsals which requires amazing commitment, and this is confirmed by Michelle Henstock, the director. ‘The group of people you have come to see tonight have one thing in common: a desire to do their very best and to send you home with that feel-good factor. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells a story of betrayal, love, acceptance and ultimately redemption, all brought to life through song and dance.‘

I have to say that I was foot tapping along with the rest of the audience – all of us, without exception. It was glorious, but in view of the subject – somewhat thought provoking – which all good theatre should be. My goodness, though, the cast must have been hot and bothered, courtesy of the heatwave, but you’d never have known. Add to this the many and varied costume changes as the scenes whipped along at an impressive speed, ‘amazing’ it most certainly was. Oh, how the wonderful cast smiled, sang and danced and I do hope they enjoyed it as much as the audience – not a spare seat to be seen. The show will go on until 27th June. Do go if you possibly can. More information at www.thehightimers.co.uk