Billy Elliot youngster revels in new role
Monday, 28 February 2011
The young dancer who has taken over the lead role in West End hit Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace..
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Billy Elliot dancers 'have tough job'
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Elton John's partner David Furnish has highlighted the physical challenge faced by the young boys acting in the stage version of Billy Elliot.
He is currently..
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Scouts to put on show in London's West End
Monday, 14 February 2011
A group of scouts and guides will get the opportunity to experience what life is like as a West End performer when they tread the boards in London next week.
The Wirral Globe reports that nearly 100 boys and girls from the north-west will..
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Billy Elliot star watches siblings follow in his performing footsteps
Monday, 7 February 2011
One of the cast of Billy Elliot has taken time out from performing to see his younger siblings follow in his footsteps.
Connor Kelly landed the role of Michael..
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The Robbie Williams story to be made into a musical
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Robbie Williams is to have a musical made about his life in the music industry, it has been revealed.
According to the Sun, the Take That singer has given Old Vic Theatre..
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Gielgud Theatre confirmed as venue to West End's Umbrellas
Friday, 14 January 2011
The West End's Gielgud Theatre will be the setting for a new stage adaptation of a 1964 French film, it has been announced.
The stage version of Michel Legrand's..
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Child licensing laws 'should be changed to give youngsters opportunities'
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
The government has said it intends to change "outdated" child licensing laws in order to ensure youngsters do not miss out on the chance to appear on stage and the small screen.
An advisory group featuring members from the Society..
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Theatre groups taking part in Billy Youth Theatre 2011 announced
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
The schools and theatre groups taking part in an initiative organised by the producers of Billy Elliot the Musical have been announced.
Billy Youth Theatre 2011..
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London theatre tickets for Billy Elliot now available for longer
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Anyone who has not yet seen Billy Elliot the Musical may be pleased to know that London theatre..
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Young dancer makes debut in West End's Billy Elliot
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
A young dancer is sure to have been celebrating last night (November 29th 2010) after making her debut in the hit musical Billy Elliot.
Lucy Sims, 12, was given the..
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Youngster celebrates winning role in Billy Elliot
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
A nine-year-old actress is celebrating after securing a coveted role in the London West End production of Billy Elliot.
Emily Williams from Wingate, County Durham, will..
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Plays and musicals 'should feature more regional accents'
Thursday, 7 October 2010
A writer has argued that British plays and musicals should feature more genuine regional accents in a bid to ensure they represent the whole of the UK.
Daniel Bye of the Guardian said each part of Britain has a unique social history that..
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People with London theatre tickets for Billy Elliot to welcome new performer
Monday, 4 October 2010
People with London theatre tickets for Billy Elliot on November 29th 2010 will be able to welcome the 24th..
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Young performer clinches Billy Elliot role in West End
Monday, 20 September 2010
A young performer is celebrating this week after winning a part in the hit West End musical Billy Elliot.
Connor Lawson from east Durham beat dozens of other hopefuls in the..
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War Horse and Sister Act 'set for Broadway transfer'
Monday, 13 September 2010
The success of War Horse and Sister Act on the West End means the shows may soon be set for a run on..
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Love Never Dies role means youngster is a West End veteran
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Not many people can say they are West End veterans at the age of 11, but Harry Polden from South Woodford can now do just that.
He is currently playing Gustave in Love Never..
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Billy Elliot 'is a dazzling adaptation'
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
West End hit Billy Elliot has been praised for its moving storyline by one London theatre critic.
In an article for the Express, Mark Shenton said the show is all about the..
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Billy Elliot writer joins calls to protect Arts Council England funding
Billy Elliot writer joins calls to protect Arts Council England funding
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Lee Hall, the writer behind stage and screen smash hit Billy Elliot, has added his voice to calls for the government not to cut funding for Arts Council England (ACE).
As..
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Billy Elliot dancer gets second chance at performing
A 12-year-old has won another chance to appear as Billy Elliot.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
A talented young performer is celebrating being given a second chance after securing a role in Billy Elliot.
Aaron Bryan, now 12, won a scholarship in 2007..
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Legally Blonde star joins in with Big Dance fun
Dance fans are being encouraged to try it themselves by Sheridan Smith and other famous faces.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Sheridan Smith of Legally Blonde was among the West End stars helping to launch the annual T-Mobile Big Dance event today (July 1st 2010).
The ten-day dance..
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Kind hearted Billy Elliot star reveals moving charity gesture
Billy Elliot actor Aaron Watson has said he intends to give something back to Great Ormond Street Hospital after being treated there as a baby.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
The new star of Billy Elliot has revealed that he will give his first wage packet from the musical to charity.
Aaron Watson, 12, joined the cast of the hit..
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Youngster wins part in Billy Elliot
A boy has beaten the odds to win a part in Billy Elliot.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
A young boy from Exeter has won a coveted part in the hit West End musical Billy Elliot, despite not having any previous tap dancing experience.
Reece..
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Billy Elliot star looking forward to appearing at Victoria Palace Theatre
A schoolboy is set to appear in the title role in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
Friday, 30 April 2010
A schoolboy has said he is "really excited" to be appearing as Billy Elliot in the hit Victoria
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Ex Neighbours star Genevieve Lemon to join Billy Elliot cast
Australian soap star Genevieve Lemon is to become Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Billy Elliot is set to become the next West End musical to benefit from an Australian soap star joining the cast.
Producers of the show at the Victoria
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Elton John wishes Billy Elliot a happy fifth birthday
The Billy Elliot reunion has been a success in London's West End.
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Composer Elton John was among the famous faces and theatre insiders who headed to the West End last night (March 31st) in order to celebrate the fifth birthday of Billy..
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London theatre fans to see plenty of Billy Elliot tonight
A special reunion is to take place during tonight's performance of Billy Elliot.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The producers of the hit musical Billy Elliot are to host a reunion of cast members past and present tonight (March 31st 2010) in order to mark the show's fifth..
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London theatre fans to see plenty of Billy Elliot tonight
A special reunion is to take place during tonight's performance of Billy Elliot.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The producers of the hit musical Billy Elliot are to host a reunion of cast members past and present tonight (March 31st 2010) in order to mark the show's fifth..
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Billy Elliot 'nearly didn't get made'
If it was not for Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical may never have been made.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
On the eve of its fifth anniversary in the West End, the creators of Billy Elliot the Musical have been speaking about its success.
However, in an interview..
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Billy Elliot stars go to Downing Street
The stars of London theatre production Billy Elliot The Musical have visited Downing Street this week.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Some of the youngest London theatre stars have been walking the corridors of power with Gordon Brown this week.
The prime minister invited the stars of Billy..
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Schoolboy looks forward to Billy Elliot debut
A new cast member is to join Billy Elliot soon.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
A schoolboy from Cheshire is looking forward to making his theatrical debut in the West End smash Billy Elliot.
Joe Massey, ten, was recently chosen out of..
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Voting opens for new London theatre award
London theatre fans can now vote for their favourite show in the Laurence Olivier Awards.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
It has been announced that a new category has been opened up within the Laurence Olivier Awards that will allow audiences to vote for their favourite show for the first time.
Similar to the What's on Stage Awards - nominations for which..
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