IT might not have ugly sisters, evil villains or a pantomime dame but Joseph is a Technicolor Christmas cracker.

What started out as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's composition for a school concert almost 40 years ago has become one of the biggest musicals ever. And yes, it might be cheesy, but like the best cheddar it only gets better with age.

Wearing the famous coat this time is 27-year-old Craig Chalmers, the angelic-looking Scots finalist from the BBC's Joseph-hunt show Any Dream Will Do.

He didn't get the West End role but Craig was handed the loincloth - to the delight of the girls in the audience - for the UK tour which has visited the King's Theatre and Hamilton Town House.

And he was a winner in the eyes of the excited crowd.

The atmosphere carried enough electricity to light up the George Square Christmas tree as the cast rolled out the famous numbers from Go Go Go Joseph to the emotional Close Every Door.

And Craig proves that he's capable of playing to the biggest crowds as he got the Armadillo rocking so much it almost tipped into the Clyde.

Also worth a mention is another Any Dream Will Do contestant, Antony Hansen, who is the king of the stage as the Elvis-inspired Pharaoh. I'd Do Anything finalist Tara Bethan was great as narrator.

It might not be a pantomime but there was plenty of audience participation and a standing ovation for the fabulous finale.Just like Santa this is one show never fails to deliver.

Joseph runs until January 10. For tickets call 0870 040 4000 or visit www.secctickets.com