People with London Theatre tickets to see Billy Elliot in November will be able to see the 24th Billy join the cast. His debut is o the 29th November. Scott McKenzie, 13, auditioned for the role of Billy Elliott back in February 2009 and was told shortly after that he had won the role. He has been at the Billy Elliott Academy since then. He will share the role with Dean Charles-Chapman, Rhys Yeomans and Aaron Watson. A number of boys are chosen for the role by the producers to prevent them from missing out on school work or becoming too tired.

Although Scott is still only 13, he has a long history in theatre. He began at UK Theatre School at the tender age of 5! He is the second Scottish Billy ever to play the part. He will be joined with Reece Barrett who will be sharing the part of Billy’s best friend Michael.

Billy Elliot is currently booking until April 2011 at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Having recently celebrated its fifth birthday at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, Billy Elliot still stands tall as one of London’s must see shows, and theatre tickets are selling as well as ever.

Following the October 2000 film of the same name, which introduced Jamie Bell to the screen, screenplay writer Lee Hall decided to convert the touching tale to the stage. Accompanying his book and lyrics is music written by Sir Elton John.

Set in the North East during the time of the miners’ strike, Billy is a young lad with a spectacular ability and passion for ballet. Billy secretly abandons his boxing gloves to don ballet shoes and join the local dance class. His struggle to succeed against the poverty and judgment of his family is set against the backdrop of community strife. Within the story his touching relationship with dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson and friendship with her daughter makes for a heart warming story.

Billy Elliot premiered at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London in March 2005, winning four Oliver awards for Best New Musical, Best Choreographer, Best Sound Design and Best Actor (awarded to George Macguire, James Lomas and Liam Mower).

The hit musical is directed by Stephen Daldry, with choreography from Peter Darling, both of whom worked on the original film.

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