Production photos of Ruthie Henshall in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre
Billy Elliot The Musical celebrates its 9th birthday today at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.
And to kick off the celebrations, the show is welcoming a brand new cast from tonight, 12 May 2014.
West End leading lady Ruthie Henshall is joining the cast as Billy’s dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson, alongside a hugely talented team that includes eleven year old Matteo Zecca as Billy and ten year old Kyria Cooper as Debbie. Other new cast include Chris Grahamson who plays Billy’s brother Tony and Barnaby Meredith who returns to the production to play Older Billy.
Now been seen by over 9.5 million people worldwide and booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre to 16 May 2015, this hit show features music by Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall based on his acclaimed movie. Stephen Daldry directs with choreography by Peter Darling.
Other cast in the show include Deka Walmsley (Dad), Ann Emery (Grandma), Howard Crossley (George), and Claudia Bradley and David Muscat in their new roles as Dead Mum and Mr. Braithwaite respectively. Ensemble members are Craig Armstrong, David Bardsley, Paul Basleigh, Spencer Cartwright, Lucinda Collins, Gillian Elisa, Lee Hoy, Ruri James, Chris Jenkins, Charlie Martin, Alan Mehdizadeh, Steve Paget, Ben Redfern, Charlotte Riby, Mark John Richardson, Mike Scott, Phil Snowden, Wendy Somerville, Spencer Stafford and David Stoller.
Mrs Wilkinson (Ruthie Henshall) in Billy Elliot the Musical, photo by Alastair Muir
Photos by Alastair Muir / David Scheinmann
Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre
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