When I first agreed to see the Dreamboys I didn’t know what to expect.

The famous male striptease touring performers were at Reading’s Hexagon for one night only - so I went down to see what all the fuss was about.

I had imagined a night of raunchy, seriously steamy stuff but was thankfully delivered a ridiculous evening of fun. 

What I hadn’t bargained for was copious amounts of comedic value, incredible dancing skills, and, most of all, full-blown nudity.

But what is it actually like to be a Dreamboy? I had the pleasure of securing an exclusive interview with one of their top dreamboats, and fully nude dancer, Jovan Rumble, after their performance in Reading last Thursday night (April 18).

Despite having previously stripped fully naked in front of 300-plus screaming middle-aged women, ‘Rumble’ was shy, gentle, and personable.

When asked why he decided to become a Dreamboy, he answered simply that he loves performing on stage.

“I started off doing dance and am completely self-taught,” he said. “I only started on the tour this year and am still trying to get to grips with everything.

“It’s a great sense of community among the dancers. I didn’t know what to expect but these guys are so great, some of them have been doing it for a while.”

Other than working part-time as a Dreamboy, Rumble also teaches dance, does photography, runs photographic events, and teaches movement in schools.

With a partner also working as a performer, Rumble said that it is still possible to maintain a normal life.

“She’s very understanding which is so important. We talk about everything and are very open with each other.

“A lot of people would disagree that you can have normality, but I think that with communication you can.”

The creative director, choreographer, and original Dreamboy Jordan Darrell previously danced on West End stages.

Despite being on the scene for a while, this particular type of show was something Mr Darrell hadn’t ever experienced, but he saw great potential in it.

“This is the first year I’m retired. I’m now a Dreamboy host, I edit all the music, all the costumes, everything you see and hear I’m involved with. It’s all come out of my brain,” he said.

Mr Darrell said that the selection process to become a Dreamboy is tough. “It’s hard to be a Dreamboy,” he said. “It’s not just about the physicality, we’ve got to be gentlemen.

“The level of choreography and dance ability is very high. It’s not just guys greasing themselves up on stage, it’s a full-on show.”

The men behind the Dreamboys range from West End artists, models, actors, and personal trainers to people who have never danced a step in their lives.

If you’re interested in a night of fun, flirtation, and a lot more than you bargained for, I’d heartily recommend that you meet the Dreamboys.