Billy Elliot the Musical has announced new cast members. From 14th November 2011 the new cast members are Gillian Bevan (Mrs. Wilkinson), Deka Walmsley (Dad), Michael Peavoy (Tony), Ann Emery ( returning to play Grandma), Sean Kearns (George), Simon Ray Harvey (Mr. Braithwaite).

This touching story of a boy from Tyneside in the North East of Englandbecomes fascinated by the majic and grace of ballet. His mother is dead and his father and brother are miners caught up in the strikes of 1984. His father and brother are keen for him to follow in their footsteps and take up boxing, but Billy struggles in secret to dance. Slowly he gets the backing of his family and wins a place to dance at the Royal Ballet School. This truly captivating musical will make you weep tears of joy!

Billy Elliot opened on the 11th May 2005 and is taking bookings until 15th December 2012!

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