Quotes & Reviews - Dirty Dancing

2026 Tour Reviews

★★★★★

'This is a light-hearted and joyous evening of musical theatre, packed with the songs, dancing and memorable moments that have made the original film such an enduring favourite….The cast is impressive, with the dancing undoubtedly the highlight of the evening'

'It almost goes without saying that the dancing is exceptional..The choreography is next level, and every routine is performed with incredible precision'

★★★★★

'The lift may be famous, but the entire show soars'

Past Reviews

★★★★★

'All the favourite songs, brilliant performances and, of course, plenty of dancing are to be had at a summer at Kellerman's'

'This show gets everything right, from the casting to the set, choreography and the fine balance between humour and sexual energy.'

'Dirty Dancing is the perfect way to kick off the Summer - It has the feelgood factor and is SO HOT... IT’S SIZZLING!'

'BURSTING WITH AMAZING CHEMISTRY …If you're looking to have the time of your life... why not head on down to Dirty Dancing at the Palace Theatre.'

'I can promise you that you will definitely have ‘The Time Of Your Life''

★★★★★

'Dirty Dancing brings sexiness to Leeds Grand Theatre as audience left 'hot under the collar'

★★★★

'Dance your way to get yourself a ticket – you WILL have the time of your life!'

'cast deliver a enthralling performance in technicality, emotion and all around entertainment'

'WHAT A GOD-DAMN FINALE! Best finish to any piece of media I’ve watched since Jaws. I was fully swept up in the moment, lost in the romance of Baby and Johnny. If you like musicals, dancing, or plays in general- you NEED to watch Dirty Dancing! Overall Rating: 10 – Masterpiece!'

'It’s sweltering both outside and inside the Empire this week, but can the action on stage match the sultriness of the weather? The short answer seems to be a resounding yes, with its moody lighting, suggestive dialogue and raunchy choreography, and a leading man who you can practically see the heat-haze rising from'

'absolute phenomenal production'

'Talk about a rip-roaring good time... of your life! It's mesmerising, funny and oozing with passion!'

'I can honestly say I have never enjoyed a theatre performance as much as this one.'

★★★★

'a fabulous, feel good production... pure joy'

'I can't remember ever hearing noise like that in a theatre - it was pure elation.'

★★★★★

'This is definitely a show not to be missed.'

★★★★★

'Red hot summer romance with scorching dancing'

★★★★★

'One of the best theatre shows I’ve seen, 10 / 10 🫶'

'THIS STAGE VERSION IS A PHENOMENON'

'THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME'

★★★★★

'SURPASSES ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS'

★★★★★

'ENIGMATIC DANCE NUMBERS... SENSUAL MOMENTS... A NIGHT TO REMEMBER'

★★★★

'OOZES SEX APPEAL'

★★★★

'MAGNIFICENT'

★★★★

'THE DANCE SCENES PULSE WITH COLOUR AND ENERGY'

★★★★★

'A FABULOUS FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES'

★★★★★

'THE CHOREOGRAPHY IS THRILLING... IT CAN’T FAIL TO MAKE YOU SMILE'

'I’VE RARELY SEEN AN EDINBURGH AUDIENCE SO EXCITED, SO THRILLED, SO SIMPLY ECSTATIC, AS THE DIRTY DANCING FANS DURING THAT BEAUTIFULLY-EXECUTED FINAL LIFT; IN AN ENDURING SHOW THAT – LIKE STRICTLY – OFFERS PURE DANCING PLEASURE, BUT WITH AN ADDED STRAND OF THOUGHTFUL AND HARD-HITTING RADICAL POLITICS, CAREFULLY WOVEN IN BY WRITER ELEANOR BERGSTEIN, FROM START TO FINISH'

2026 Tour Reviews

★★★★★

'This is a light-hearted and joyous evening of musical theatre, packed with the songs, dancing and memorable moments that have made the original film such an enduring favourite….The cast is impressive, with the dancing undoubtedly the highlight of the evening'

'It almost goes without saying that the dancing is exceptional..The choreography is next level, and every routine is performed with incredible precision'

★★★★★

'The lift may be famous, but the entire show soars'

Past Reviews

★★★★★

'All the favourite songs, brilliant performances and, of course, plenty of dancing are to be had at a summer at Kellerman's'

'This show gets everything right, from the casting to the set, choreography and the fine balance between humour and sexual energy.'

'Dirty Dancing is the perfect way to kick off the Summer - It has the feelgood factor and is SO HOT... IT’S SIZZLING!'

'BURSTING WITH AMAZING CHEMISTRY …If you're looking to have the time of your life... why not head on down to Dirty Dancing at the Palace Theatre.'

'I can promise you that you will definitely have ‘The Time Of Your Life''

★★★★★

'Dirty Dancing brings sexiness to Leeds Grand Theatre as audience left 'hot under the collar'

★★★★

'Dance your way to get yourself a ticket – you WILL have the time of your life!'

'cast deliver a enthralling performance in technicality, emotion and all around entertainment'

'WHAT A GOD-DAMN FINALE! Best finish to any piece of media I’ve watched since Jaws. I was fully swept up in the moment, lost in the romance of Baby and Johnny. If you like musicals, dancing, or plays in general- you NEED to watch Dirty Dancing! Overall Rating: 10 – Masterpiece!'

'absolute phenomenal production'

'Talk about a rip-roaring good time... of your life! It's mesmerising, funny and oozing with passion!'

'I can honestly say I have never enjoyed a theatre performance as much as this one.'

★★★★

'a fabulous, feel good production... pure joy'

'I can't remember ever hearing noise like that in a theatre - it was pure elation.'

★★★★★

'This is definitely a show not to be missed.'

★★★★★

'Red hot summer romance with scorching dancing'

★★★★★

'One of the best theatre shows I’ve seen, 10 / 10 🫶'

'THIS STAGE VERSION IS A PHENOMENON'

'THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME'

★★★★★

'SURPASSES ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS'

★★★★★

'ENIGMATIC DANCE NUMBERS... SENSUAL MOMENTS... A NIGHT TO REMEMBER'

★★★★

'OOZES SEX APPEAL'

★★★★

'MAGNIFICENT'

★★★★

'THE DANCE SCENES PULSE WITH COLOUR AND ENERGY'

★★★★★

'A FABULOUS FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES'

★★★★★

'THE CHOREOGRAPHY IS THRILLING... IT CAN’T FAIL TO MAKE YOU SMILE'

'PREPARE YOURSELF FOR DIPS, LIFTS, AND PLENTY OF SWIVELLING HIPS'