Carousel
5 - 12 Feb
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on Ferenc Molnar’s Play “Liliom”
As adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer
Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille
Director Francesca Goodridge
Assistant Director Kieran McCarthy-Hoare
Assistant Musical Director Tim Jasper
Musical Director George Francis
Choreographer Lorena Randi
Set and Costumer Designer Rhyannon Richardson
Lighting Designer Peter Harrison
Sound Designer Russell Ditchfield
“Walk on with hope in your heart, and you’ll never walk alone”Carousel follows Julie Jordan and her romance with the fairground barker Billy Bigelow after their fateful meeting on the carousel. With events in their previously calm small town existence starting to spin out of control, Carousel pursues Julie and Billy through life, death, and beyond.
A bold, contemporary adaptation of the iconic ‘golden age’ musical, Carousel features songs including June Is Bustin’ Out All Over, If I Loved You and the incomparable You’ll Never Walk Alone.
This amateur production of CAROUSEL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. concordtheatricals.co.uk
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes including interval
We don’t want to give away any spoilers for shows, but understand that some content may cause distress for audiences. If there are certain themes or content that you would find particularly upsetting, we encourage you to contact us before viewing to find out more about the show – please email boxoffice@mountview.org.uk.
Carousel features depictions of violence (including domestic violence and suicide), drug use and scenes of a sexual nature.
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