The hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat may have made numerous journeys from ‘Canaan’ to Liverpool’s Empire Theatre, but it was a musical theatre debut for its star Lloyd Daniels.

Best known for being a finalist on the 2009 series of X Factor, the likeable youngster oozed the innocence and charm of Jacob’s youngest son.

His sweet, yet strong, voice carried well, but at times he tried a little too hard.

The show’s fabulous narrator was Danielle Hope, who shot to fame after winning the role of Dorothy on the BBC’s Over the Rainbow. She effortlessly and maturely cruised around the stage showcasing her beautiful voice, which you could not help compare to a young Julie Andrews.

The comical role of the Pharaoh was played by Perry O’Dea, understudy for Eastender’s and Dancing on Ice’s Matt Lapinskas, and normally taking on the role of brother Issacher, who had plenty of swagger and ‘Elvis’ qualities.

This Bill Kenwright production was an even more vibrant and almost camp affair than past efforts, with vibrant costumes (coat aside) inflatable sheep, flashing scenery and a musical score that took the audience on a fun worldwide journey not only from Israel to Egypt, but to Paris and the Caribbean.

But there was a touching moment when Joseph was reunited with his father Jacob (the skilled Henry Metcalfe), who had been told his favourite son has been savaged by a goat.

And if you were one of the few audience members unfamiliar with the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber score, you certainly weren’t by the time you left, as a lengthy encore brought this short Biblical tale to a fun-filled conclusion, giving everyone the chance to join in with the infamous ‘ahhh ahhh’ lines they had been stifling and leaving the audience smiling as the curtain closed.