The producers of the original production of Billy Elliot the Musical have announced a nationwide search for children to play the roles of Billy, Michael and Debbie in a forthcoming run of the multi award-winning hit show.
Dates, location and full details for the production will be revealed soon.
Casting Director Jessica Ronane said:
“We are delighted to be starting a new nationwide search to find our next generation of boys to play Billy Elliot. Following in the footsteps of some of the most beloved stars whose careers were launched by this extraordinary production.”
Boys aged 9 to 14 and under 5ft are invited to audition for Billy and Michael. Tap and ballet experience are a bonus but not essential, and voices must be unchanged.
Girls aged 9 to 12 and under 4ft 8 can apply for the role of Debbie, but applicants must be from the North East of England and have some ballet experience.
Applications can be made by emailing [email protected], which will direct applicants to an online form to enter details and select an audition city. Questions or applications for other child roles based in Greater London can also be sent to the same email address.
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by over 10.5 million people across five continents and has won more than 80 awards internationally, including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards.
Based on the hit film, the musical is set in a northern mining town during the 1984/85 miners’ strike and follows Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that changes his life forever.
The show is brought to life by the award-winning creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book and lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling, and music by Elton John. Scenic design is by Ian MacNeil, costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher, and sound design by Paul Arditti, with musical supervision and orchestrations by Martin Koch.
More information can be found here.
