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Joel Leaver

Jason Donovan wows BBC viewers as he dons Joseph dreamcoat for Party at The Palace

Jason Donovan has been praised for his performance in the Party at the Palace concert which saw him don Joseph's technicoloured dreamcoat 30 years after playing the role.

The performer, 54, took to the stage at Buckingham Palace tonight for the BBC's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking the 70th anniversary of the Queen's being on the throne.

It saw him perform Any Dream Will Do from the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with him wearing the iconic multicoloured jacket for the rendition.

His reprisal of the title character for the special concert impressed BBC viewers, with fans describing it as "pure magic" and "amazing" on social media following the song.

Jason Donovan impressed Party at the Palace viewers earlier (PA)

Jason played the lead role of Joseph in a stage production at the London Palladium from 1991 until 1992. It even saw him nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award at the time.

Although he's performed songs from the show since, he hasn't worn the iconic dreamcoat much over the years - with an exception being a club performance in 2007.

He played the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in 1991 and 1992 (Eddie Boldizsar / Rex Features)
The role saw him nominated for an Olivier Award at the time (Press Association)

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His reprisal this evening for the Platinum Jubilee proved a magical moment for fans, with a number taking to social media to share their excitement over his performance.

One viewer said earlier: "Delighted to see Jason Donovan, musical theatre king, getting the moment he deserves". Another tweeted Jason saying: "You were AMAZING!"

He reprised the role for the Party at the Palace concert tonight (BBC)

"Jason Donovan you were magic in your reprise of Joseph," said another one fan on social media earlier tonight. Whilst one fan said that he had "literally made [their] night."

Another tweeted: "Jason Donovan back in the giant coat was a nice touch." Other fans said that it was a "fab performance" and that Jason had "smashed it" this evening.

Jason Donovan performs dressed in his outfit at G-A-Y in 2007 (Getty)

Another viewer shared their thoughts, writing: "Not gonna lie, the me of 30+ years ago may have just shed a tear reminiscing my Joseph! Thanks for the memory."

Whilst another fan tweeted: "Absolute pure magic and took me right back to the #Palladium in the 90's!" Several viewers said that Jason was their favourite Joseph actor.

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