Dreamboys is a male revue brand with touring theatre shows and nightclub residencies. Dreamboys is known for its male striptease performances and for its dancers' distinctive toned physiques. Established in 1987, Dreamboys was the first all-male stripping troupe to go fully nude, a practice that continues today. The high quality of its lighting, staging and choreography helped Dreamboys to legitimise male stripping as an acceptable form of popular entertainment. Each year, the group releases an annual calendar featuring the current Dreamboys.
Touring show
The Dreamboys produce a touring theatre show and have performed in the UK and internationally. The troupe tour the UK with a theatre show combining high-energy dance routines with male striptease and audience participation. As of 2017 the lead dancer and choreographer has been Jordan Darrell, a former backing dancer for Rita Ora. Various items of merchandise are produced in association with the touring show, including theatre programs and calendars. In 2018, the Dreamboys pushed the Guild Hall in Preston into administration, in order to secure funds owed to them by the venue.
Nightclub Residencies
The Dreamboys also perform in resident nightclubs across the UK. In 2018, Dreamboys was involved in a lawsuit over cancelled hen party bookings in Cardiff which they claim “tarnished” their reputation.
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In 1991, The Dreamboys were invited to play gods in a scene with the British Youth Opera and Ballet at Whitehall Palace for a charity gala in celebration of Princess Diana's birthday. Lady Diana met the boys after the show and is reported to have said 'You aren't wearing very much tonight.' One of the boys replied 'You should see us in our show'.
In 1988 The Sun newspaper ran a double-page spread featuring a line-up of The Dreamboys. It was headlined "Who's got the best bot in Britain?" and called on readers to phone in with their preferences.
