Billy Elliot The Musical will return to Australia in 2019.
The adult cast will be Kelley Abbey as Mrs Wilkinson, Justin Smith as Billy’s father and Robert Grubb as George.
Australian Producer Louise Withers said, “The outstanding talents of the adult cast including Kelley Abbey, Justin Smith and Robert Grubb, will ensure a special night out. We are privileged to have this remarkable adult company who will soon be joined by the 4 extremely gifted boys who will play the inspiring lead role of Billy. This 10th Anniversary Production will certainly be celebrated with this world class cast.”
Kelley Abbey said, “I am so thrilled to be playing Mrs Wilkinson and returning to the stage in such a heartfelt and moving show as Billy Elliot the Musical. In my career I have been directing, choreographing and mentoring so many dancers, that playing Mrs Wilkinson who teaches and mentors young Billy, seems a perfect fit! There’s nothing more exciting than nurturing young people to transport themselves via dance and really connect with their authentic selves.”
Billy Elliot The Musical last played in Australia in 2008. The show will open in Sydney in October 2019, Melbourne in February 2020, Perth in June 2020, Brisbane in July 2020 and Adelaide in October 2020.
Billy Elliot the Musical is presented by Universal Theatrical Group, Working Title Films, Greene Light Stage,Michael Coppel Entertainments and Louise Withers Presents and is based on the Universal Pictures / Studio Canal film BILLY ELLIOT.
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn, Sally Greene, Louise Withers, Michael Coppel & Linda Bewick
Executive Producers: Angela Morrison and David Furnish
Executive Producer Australia: Philippa Gowen
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