Photo Flash: 'Billy Elliot' Celebrates 3rd Birthday

Last night 12 May BILLY ELLIOT the Musical celebrated its 3rd Birthday in the West End, Director Stephen Daldry and the London Company were joined on stage by the Broadway Billys at the Victoria Palace Theatre in a spectacular finale.   Layton Williams played the title role at the Birthday performance and was joined by the Broadway Billys - David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish.

 

Elton John and Lee Hall's multi award-winning BILLY ELLIOT the Musical, directed by Stephen Daldry, opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre in May 2005 to great acclaim from both critics and public alike and has subsequently has been seen by over 2 million people worldwide.  Recently over 250,000 new tickets went on sale for the London Production which is now booking until 11 April 2009. Since its world premiere 14 boys have performed the title role in London following in the footsteps of Jamie Bell who created the role on film.  Billy Elliot the Musical is produced in London by Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions plc.

 

The current London Billy Elliots are Layton Williams (14 years old from Manchester), Corey Snide (14 years old from Albany, New York) and Joshua Fedrick (13 years old from Saltash, Cornwall) who perform alongside Jackie Clune (Mrs Wilkinson), James Gaddas (Dad), Chris Lennon (Tony), Ann Emery (Grandma), Trevor Fox (George), Alex Delamere (Mr Braithwaite), Sara Poyzer (Mum) and Barnaby Meredith (Older Billy).

Stephen Daldry (Director) with Layton Williams (centre with cake) and Broadway Billy Elliots

Stephen Daldry (Director), Haydn Gywnne and David Furnish with Billy Elliot Layton Williams

Stephen Daldry (Director) with the London and Broadway Billy Elliots cutting the 3rd Birthday cake

Billy Elliots, Michaels and Debbies celebrate the 3rd Birthday at Tiles Wine bar

Photos by Dan Wooller.