One of the great things about the Dorothy contenders from this year’s “Over The Rainbow” competition is the way they all get on so well and formed lasting friendships which will help the whole gang as their individual careers unfold. Being thrown together in the Dorothy house with a common objective cemented relationships at a formative time for most of them, similar to the first years away at college.

Steph Fearon with the Smokey Girls

Steph Fearon with the Smokey Girls

So when Steph Fearon had her first week of fame on the London stage – and by the way Smokey Joe’s Cafe has received a bunch of five star reviews from top critics – it was another opportunity for a great reunion with “all the Dotties”.

So here’s the backstage picture from after the opening Gala night with Dorothys left to right:

steph fearon with dotties

Steph Fearon with Dotties

Smokey Joes Cafe is on until to 22 August at the Landor Theatre which like a big theatre pub, tiny compared to the grand old big theatres in the West End but Steph may well have made a smart decision by taking up the offer. Not only is she having a great time and learning lots, musically, but the show is doing well and there are high hopes of a transfer in to central London later.