The four young actors who will share the title role in the eagerly awaited new national tour and West End season of Billy Elliot the Musical have been unveiled.
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Billy Elliot producers launch search for new generation of child stars
The producers of the original production of Billy Elliot the Musical have launched a nationwide search for children to play the roles of Billy, Michael and Debbie in a new run of the multi-award-winning show.
Billy Elliot the Musical – new Billys cast for first ever UK and Ireland tour
The producers of the multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical have confirmed the names of the four boys who will share the title role in the hit show’s first ever tour of the UK and Ireland. Twelve-year-old Adam Abbou; 11-year-old Matthew Lyons; 11-year-old Haydn May and 12-year-old Lewis Smallman were cast following nationwide auditions. The […]
Billy Elliot – full dates for UK and Ireland tour revealed
The hit musical Billy Elliot will begin its first ever UK and Ireland tour at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal on 24 February 2016. Billy Elliot the Musical will remain at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth until April 2016 before moving into the Sunderland Empire (6–30 April) followed by the Bradford Alhambra (10 May–11 June); Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff […]
New Groundhog Day musical features in Matthew Warchus’ first season at The Old Vic
The Old Vic today announced the inaugural season of new artistic director Matthew Warchus, which features the world premiere of a new musical, Groundhog Day, and a series of variety nights embracing The Old Vic’s history and its roots in music, dance and vaudeville. As artistic director designate, Matthew Warchus commented: “After 25 years of freelance directing […]
Billy Elliot the Musical Live – review of DVD and Blu-ray release
Cinema screenings and DVDs related to theatrical productions have become a lot more common in recent years which can only be a bonus for the industry and enthusiasts who want to relive an experience or don’t have the budget to see everything they want to. In the early stages of watching new release Billy Elliot […]
Original Billy Elliot Liam Mower makes his return
On Sunday 28 September at 2pm, Liam Mower will join the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical for a special performance to be broadcast live from the Victoria Palace Theatre to cinemas across the UK and around the world. Mower, who will play the role of Older Billy, originated the role of Billy Elliot in 2005 along with George […]
