This new tour is brilliantly performed with the towering figure of Sam Kane giving the performance of his career.
Croydon Advertiser
This is a classic of its time, and ours, providing an evening of exquisite and undiminished joy. Sam Kane (Billy Bigelow) and Jane Mark (Julie Jordan) are superb throughout. Wayne Sleep’s choreography and musical staging are exciting to watch, the second act ballet is dazzling.
Whatsonstage.com
Show’s an all round winner. Billy Bigelow could have been written for Sam Kane, the chorus showed vitality and versatility. One of the best touring shows to come here, this one will be talked about for a long time.
Belfast Telegraph
Simply superb from its spectacular opening to the tear-jerking end. The standing ovation it so richly deserved seemed inadequate for a cast which shines throughout. The best musical stage show you are likely to see this year.
Belfast Newsletter
9/10 – Walking Tall. Sam Kane is in top form.
Liverpool Echo
All you want from a musical, a production which properly displays the genius of its writers but which also gives Sam Kane a role to treasure. Wayne Sleep’s lively dance numbers are delivered with great panache.
Liverpool Daily Post
The production values and sets are accomplished…fine entertainment marked by excellent performances.
The Stage
Carousel remains a crowd-pleaser and this production can’t fail to polish its reputation… the set and lighting design are magnificent.
The Scotsman
The set and lighting design are magnificent
The Scotsman
The acting, singing, choreography and set design are faultless, beautiful and arresting. Sleeps choreography is breathtaking.
Edinburgh Evening News
The multi award-winning production boasts a grand performance from Sam Kane. The audience loved this show.
Stoke Sentinel
Sam Kane is excellent in the role of Billy.
Sunderland Echo
Lusty and lavish.
Manchester Evening News
Awash with moving performances.
The Mail – Hull
A production which makes you realise what the magic of live theatre is… I loved it.
Eastern Evening News
His (Sam Kane’s) powerful singing voice fills the auditorium.
BBC Norfolk
A singing voice to die for (Sam Kane).
Eastern Daily Press
This show is set before us with dancers and singers of extraordinary ability and spirit.. Song after song is consistently finely presented with a verve, clarity and freshness that brings the show right out into your lap. So much of this show is appealing that it is hard not to submerge one’s critical capacity and over-praise it.
Birmingham Post
Anyone who catches a ride on this Carousel is in for a treat.
Birmingham Evening Mail
Sam Kane gave a towering performance.a big man with a big voice and a big personality.
Walsall Observer
A spellbound audience clapped and cheered as the cast took a final bow after what had been a moving display. With a strong cast, brilliant choreography by veteran Wayne Sleep, and fantastic sets Carousel still has a lot to offer.
Telegraph & Argus Bradford
