“After a very successful run last year, Billy Youth Theatre returns to offer schools and youth groups the opportunity to stage their own production of this award winning show”
Billy Elliot has been inspiring audiences since the film first opened in cinemas in 2000. The heart-warming and uplifting story of a young boy who defies his family and community and battles to achieve his unlikely dream of becoming a dancer struck a chord with audiences worldwide.
The stage production has taken the world by storm, inspiring millions of theatre goers not only in London and Australia, but now on Broadway where it recently won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Full of life, laughter, spectacular dancing and unforgettable songs, Billy Elliot the Musical is an astonishing theatrical experience with the power to inspire students of any age to follow their dreams.
New versions of the script and score have been developed especially for youth performers by the original creative team behind both the film and stage production – and you can be amongst the first to perform it.
LOCAL PERFORMANCE
There will be a full scale production of the musical at the Blackpool Grand Theatre on the following dates:
Tue 17th May 2011 – 7:30pm
Wed 18th May 2011 – 7:30pm
Thurs 19th May 2011 – 1:00pm & 7:30
Fri 20th May 2011 – 7:30pm
Sat 21st May 2011 – 2:00pm & 7:30
You can book tickets by calling the Box Office number, using the 24 hour online booking service or in person at the Grand Theatre. All the necessary information is below.
33 Church Street
Blackpool
FY1 1HT
Box Office: 01253 290 190
24 Hour on-line Booking service at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
REGIONAL SHOWCASES & WEST END GALA
The national producers are looking to celebrate the best performances of Billy Elliot from around the country. Once we have staged the local production of Billy Elliot, we will submit a video recording of your performance for review. On the basis of our submission, we may be invited to perform as part of a showcase held at a professional theatre in the region.
A number of groups will be selected to take part in the Billy Youth Theatre West End Gala staged at the Victoria Palace Theatre in front of an audience of 1,500.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will take place as follows:
26th January 2011 – Fame School of the Art’s, Preston
29th January 2011 – Lawrence House Studio, Blackpool
To be considered for a role in Billy Elliot the Musical fill in the form on the Audition Page.
CAST
The final cast list will be announced on the website in late January 2011