Read press reviews from Craig's record breaking tour here

 

 

Watch videos from Craig's Joseph days, including the glowing tribute from fellow cast member Henry Metcalfe as Craig's final show came to a close and hear Craig talk about his dream coming true here.

 

For photos from Craig's Joseph days click here.
 

 
 

 

Opening Night in Bromley 

"I remember how nervous I was after a very intensive rehearsal period. Bill came into my dressing room to wish me luck and say that he was very proud of me, which helped the nerves ease and the adrenaline kick in. I don’t remember much about the performance, it flew by so quickly. I only remember that I didn’t fluff any of my words and I remember the incredible ovation the audience gave as I stood centre stage at the end of the show. That was a very powerful emotional feeling to know that I had come this far and I have since been lucky enough to enjoy this reaction in theatres all over the country."

"Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the recent BBC series, Any Dream Will Do, takes the title role with his fabulous vocal skills, great feeling and lots of charisma." Northern Echo, Sunderland

"Craig is just perfect. Great voice, good looks,he pitched it just right. And with a standing ovation after the show, it was a struggle for him to leave the stage." Burton Mail, Derby

"Craig Chalmers as Joseph was a dreamboat in his coat of many colours with a voice to match." News Shopper, Dartford

    Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber on Any Dream Will Do          Opening night in Bromley, Zoe Tyler and Bill Kenwright               Dream On at the London Palladium
   

"Confident, note-perfect and not displeasing to the eye! He is a worthy leading man, more than able to convey emotion through song." South Wales Argus

"As Joseph he conjures up all the dramatic qualities needed to take you on an emotional and uplifting journey." Weston Mercury, Bristol

"He portrays Joseph's changing character more thoroughly than many others have done - from preening arrogance to despair, anger, renewed pride and ultimate forgiveness." The News, Portsmouth





          

 

Performing at The Playhouse, Edinburgh 

"It was very special for me to perform in my hometown and knowing The Playhouse was such a massive seating capacity I couldn’t believe we could fill it for six weeks, ten shows a week! The only down part was the week when I was ill and fortunately that is the worst I have been for the rest of the Tour. The ovation on opening night blew my mind and all my family and friends got to see the show. Seeing my image and name up in lights outside The Playhouse is something I shall never forget."

OK! magazine shoot  

"If someone said to me as I was packing up my gear after singing a cabaret set in a social club in winter 2007 that within a year I would be in a six-page spread in OK! Magazine, I would have asked them what medication they were on! It was so exciting and I was so happy with how the spread turned out. Jen was great as ever and given the fact that she has never modelled, she was a natural! Again, we got first class treatment all the way and I’m sure that when we are older, we will look back on that magazine shoot with a lot of fondness."

Although Craig is probably best known for his singing make no mistake his acting is also top notch he brings Joseph to life with a fantastic mix of emotions." Melton Times, Leicester

"Chalmers brings a down-to-earth naivety to his wide-eyed Joseph, sending fans hearts a-fluttering." Aberdeen Evening News

"His voice is very powerful, and not one slip was heard throughout, quite an achievement when the whole play is in song!" Denbeighshire Free Press, Llandudno
  

OK Magazine 8 April 2008

"His portrayal of Joseph struck exactly the right balance of vulnerability and heroism and he made the part entirely his own." UK Theatre.net, Sunderland

"Chalmers' stage presence was magnetic." Eastern Daily Press 

"Not only can that man sing - from the quiet emotional numbers to the big blast it out ballads Craig was right on the money." Melton Times

 

SECC/Daily Record shoot/Glasgow Christmas lights 

 

"This was an amazing time for me, the Christmas switch-on was unreal – singing Any Dream Will Do on the big rigged stage to a packed George Square just before the fireworks. The S.E.C.C. was brilliant; the staff were amazing as were the people at McKenzie Menswear who specially made a Technicolor kilt for me – which I still have. (They are also doing my wedding kilt outfit but it won’t be in Technicolor!) The New Year Bash we had was such great fun with all the cast, my family and Jennifer all together – and I taught Jen how to Ceilidh dance!   The Daily Record shoot was just amazing, we got the full red carpet treatment staying in the absolutely beautiful Hotel du Vin in Glasgow. The clothes were amazing and Jennifer looked too stunning for words. Again, I couldn’t speak too highly of the treatment we got from all the people involved from the Daily Record and the hotel staff."

"And Craig proves that he is capable of playing to the biggest crowds as he got the Armadillo rocking so much it almost tipped into the Clyde." Glasgow Evening Times

 "Thanks to his matinee idol good looks and seeming ease on stage, he has made a role that has been performed by many a more established star his own." Derby Telegraph

"With his charm, good looks and pop star voice, Craig is a dream Joseph." Evening Times, Hamilton

"Golden boy Chalmers has a real presence, a touch of star quality that could well give him a musical theatre shelf life long after Joseph has finished its current run."
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