Further casting announced for BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL at Curve Leicester

Further casting has been revealed for Curve’s new production of hit musical Billy Elliot, which runs from 7 July-14 August.

Alongside the previously announced Sally Ann Triplett (Anything Goes, Follies) as Mrs Wilkinson, the production will feature Joe Caffrey (Billy Elliot, West End) as Jackie, Luke Baker (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Tony, Jessica Daley (White Christmas, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber) as Billy’s Mum and West End & Broadway sensation Rachel Izen as Grandma.

The adult company will be completed by Craig Armstrong as George, Minal Patel as Big Davey, Cameron Johnson as Mr. Braithwaite, Micky Cochrane as Scab, Robin Paley Yorke as Lesley, Christopher Wright as Mr. Wilkinson, Michael Lin as Pit Supervisor, Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Posh Dad, Tori McDougall as Clipboard Woman, Louie Wood as Glaswegian Dancer, and Steph Asamoah and Anna Rossa as community members.

In the children’s roles, Billy Elliot will be played by Leo Hollingsworth, Alfie Napolitano, Samuel Newby and Jayden Shentall-Lee; Michael will be played by Bobby Donald, Lucas Haywood, Ethan Shimwell and Prem Masani; and Debbie will be played by Pearl Ball, Caitlin Cole, Lola Johnstone and Ellie Copping.

Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said: “We are beyond excited to share our extraordinary cast for Lee Hall and Elton John’s astonishing musical Billy Elliot, ensuring this summer in Leicester is truly memorable.

“Billy Elliot is a musical filled with incredible characters, epic ideas and at its heart, the story of a young boy who has the passion and courage to dance down a different path from the one prescribed for him. We are thrilled to be working with our four Billys - Alfie, Leo, Jaden and Sam - and the entire young company - all hugely talented, brimming with energy and representing the very best young talent in the UK today.

“And leading the entire company, theatre legend Sally Ann Triplett takes on the role of the inspirational teacher we all need in our lives, Mrs. Wilkinson. Joining Sally, we are proud to welcome a first-class company to Curve, totally 55 performers! This is by far the most ambitious show we have staged at Curve and there is no better time to present this musical which recognises the value of culture in our society, the importance of expressing your truest self and gives a voice to the courageous working-class communities who are depicted in Lee Hall’s astonishing play. All beautifully framed by Elton John’s electrifying score.”

The Made at Curve production will be directed by Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Lucy Hind, lighting by Ben Cracknell, musical supervision and direction by George Dyer, set design by Michael Taylor, costumes by Edd Lindley, and sound by Adam Fisher.

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