That latest show to open at The Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin is Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Opening night was on Wednesday with Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner up from the hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do, putting on the coloured coat as he took over the title role.

Mary Kennedy and Lucy Kennedy

Keith Jack, who shot to fame in the prime time television show added “I am delighted to be playing my dream role on tour, and with the three years experience I’ve gained since the TV series I’m really looking forward to bringing something new and exciting to the show”. The show got a thumbs up from the opening nighters who included Kathleen Watkins, Lisa Duffy and daughter Mia Duffy, Karen koster, Dan McGrattan, Anne Doyle and Harry Crosbie.

Lisa Duffy, Mia Duffy, Lucy Tallon and Sandi Tallon

Anne Doyle and Dan McGrattan

Anne Marie Brady and Arlene Hetherington. Pix Brian McEvoy