Billy Elliot The Musical has unveiled a dazzling new set of production images as the acclaimed UK and Ireland tour continues its run at the Sunderland Empire. Playing in Sunderland until 28 November with just over two weeks remaining in its current residency, the original award-winning stage phenomenon brings thrilling choreography, soaring music, and heartfelt drama back to audiences nationwide.
Sharing the demanding title role of Billy are four standout young performers: Noah Mannion, 13, from Stockport; Rafferty Smale, 12, from Leigh-on-Sea; Spencer Collins, 13, from California; and William Gurney, 13, from Berkshire. They lead an accomplished principal cast featuring Annette McLaughlin as Mrs Wilkinson, Deka Walmsley as Dad, Jack Bandeira as Tony, Lesley Joseph as Grandma, and Liam Mower as Older Billy.
Alternating as Billy’s spirited best friend Michael are Harper Etienne, 10, from Derbyshire; Dalton Jones, 9, from South Yorkshire; Theo Kamande, 12, from London; and Oisin-Luca Pegg, 13, from Birmingham. Meanwhile, local talents Lola Cant, 10, and Paige Cook, 10, both from Durham, alternate the role of Debbie alongside nine-year-old Scarlett Gardener from Sunderland. They are joined by a powerhouse ensemble and an energetic troupe of Ballet Girls bringing every routine to life.
Behind the scenes, Billy Elliot The Musical reunites the multi-award-winning creative team behind the beloved film. Writer Lee Hall provides the book and lyrics alongside director Stephen Daldry and choreographer Peter Darling, set to an unforgettable score composed by Elton John. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, costumes by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti, hair and make-up by Campbell Young, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Martin Koch, with Simon Pollard serving as tour director.
Presented by Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films, the stage hit is produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn, and Sally Greene, with executive producers David Furnish, Angela Morrison, Rebecca Quigley, and Mark Rubinstein. Theatregoers can catch the show in Sunderland until 28 November before it travels across the UK and Ireland, with full tour dates and tickets available on the official website.
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Photo credit: Tristram Kenton
