You'd be forgiven for thinking the star of the show would be its namesake. But in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jac Yarrow who made his professional debut as the protagonist in this production, is overshadowed by his superstar sidekick who plays several roles – while pregnant.
Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, who plays the narrator, Jacob and a series of side characters, put in a flawless performance at Manchester's Opera House on Tuesday (March 29). At points it feels like a one-woman show by the pregnant singer, who has starred on many stages since her theatre debut in the Bodyguard eight years ago.
And yet, the size of the cast is considerable – albeit with many of the characters played by kids.
