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.Dreamboats & Petticoats Tour 2012

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Despite a uniformly strong company, there are however, two stand out performances, Samantha Dorrance and David Ribi as Laura and Bobby. Both sing with incredible power and range, Dorrance soaring with an emotional rendition of To Know Him Is To Love Him, Ribi showcasing impressive vocals on Roy Orbison’s in Dreams just two of the many highlights from these two. A medley duet of Runaway and Who’s Sorry Now from the pair another highlight. Sung with total conviction, if this pair are examples of the current standard of young performers, the future of musicals is in very safe hands.

Glen Pearce (thepublicreviews.com)  Marina Theatre, Lowerstoft

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But the true star of the show was Samantha Dorrance who played nerdy but talented songwriter Laura. Her vocals were superb, sending shivers up the spine.

Ruth Scammell (The News)  Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

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Laura played by Samantha Dorrance is in perfect voice and the actress understands her character's needs fully and she is an absolute pleasure to watch.

Debbie Parkinson (What's On Stage)  Blackpool Grand Theatre

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David Ribi and Samantha Dorrance as Bobby and Laura are flawless and lead the production’s select cast well.

Lyndsey Fineran (Sunderland Echo)  Sunderland Empire

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All the singing and music in the show is live and it has to be said all the singing was excellent, especially from Samantha Dorrance as Laura and David Ribi as Bobby

Pam Dixon (What's On Stage)  Empire Theatre, Sunderland

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.Cinderella 2011/12

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Andy Pelos is back in Epsom as a loveable Buttons. He doesn’t win Cinderella, but surely he’s bound to find a partner before too long! Disney Channel discovery Samantha Dorrance is as cute a Cinderella as you could wish to meet; all sweetness and innocence and with a great singing voice which marks her out for fine future in musical theatre.

Chris Wood (Time & Leisure) FULL REVIEW HERE

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Andy Pelos gives us the most moving Buttons I’ve seen for ages - and not just because Samantha Dorrance is heart-breakingly exquisite as Cinderella. FULL REVIEW HERE

Graham Gussin (The Stage)

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.Dreamboats & Petticoats Tour 2011

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Ribi and Dorrance lead the production beautifully, their swing moves standing out from the crowd and their vocals containing a flawless and infectious quality that, as the lady next to me whispered, sound as strong as a pre-recorded and auto-tuned track.

Rebecca Cohen (What's On Stage)  Liverpool Empire

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Samantha Dorrance as Laura and David Ribi as Bobby are the stand-out performances, with their voices conveying the  longing and emotion the show needs to tie the songs together with the plot

Jenny Hogg (Swindon Advertiser)  Wyvern Theatre

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The extraordinary young cast is headed by David Ribi as Bobby, who was in fine voice, with an outstanding vocal range and Samantha Dorrance as Laura, his sweet 16-year old. It is hard to believe where such talent comes from at such a tender age, but these youngsters certainly know how to deliver musical theatre at it's very best. Their harmonies are tight, perfectly pitched and a delight to hear.

Alison Norton (Express & Star) Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

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Leading from the front is David Ribi as Bobby. He has the looks of a shy choirboy, but when he sings he becomes pop star material, and he has the ideal partner in Samantha Dorrance, playing the sweet young thing Laura who has a great voice and an appearance to match after abandoning her specs and pigtails.

Gordan Clayton (Behind The Arrars) Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

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Samantha Dorrance as Laura, is a perfect foil where her acting matches a big singing voice.

(Edinburgh Guide)

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All of the performers, but particularly Laura (Samantha Dorrance) have the energy and bright eyed bounce perfect for this type of show

Lauren O'Toole (entertainment.ie)  The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

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The central performances, especially those of David Ribbi and Samantha Dorrance, are exceptional. Both have fantastic, powerful singing voices, well suited to the early 60s sound

Simon Cole (What's On Stage)  Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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Laura is fabulously played by Samantha Dorrance; from her small frame comes a huge voice and more than any others she captures the periods vocal tone perfectly.

Alexander Ray (Reviews Gate)

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The standout performance however was Samantha Dorrance with a touching portrayal of the soon to be 16 year old Laura. Her ability to touch hearts with moving ballads was matched only by her belt voice in the upbeat numbers

Jon Cuthbertson (UK Theatre Network)  Theatre Royal, Glasgow

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Samantha Dorrance as Laura is the perfect ingenue with a true, sweet voice.

Judith Phillips (Daily Post)  Venue Cymru Check out Birmingham Hippodrome Interview   HERE

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.Cinderella 2010/11

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Bev Berridge has drawn sterling performances from her well-dressed company, who bring us energetic, uplifting company numbers, along with good character work where it matters - namely from Tom Yeates, who is a fine Prince Charming and Samantha Dorrance as the kind of Beautiful Cinderella who melts your heart.

(The Stage)  Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

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.Peter Pan 2009/10

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Samantha Dorrance, who has previously appeared on The Disney Channel and worked on the set of High School Musical 3, is stunning as Wendy, showcasing her repertoire of singing and dancing skills.

(The Shropshire Star)  Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

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