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#476

The Dynamic Duo!

Posted: 9/8/05 at 11:45am

Please can someone get the theatre kiosks to stock some tissues on the 17th, I have a feeling I'm going to need some. Unfortunately I won't be able to get down for Leon/Joey's first night. I hope to catch them either in November when I'm down in London next (after 17th) or in the run up to Liam/George leaving on 3rd Dec.

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

#477

The Dynamic Duo!

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:00pm

any pics of the new michael? joey?

"I support the Billy OCR campaign for 3 Billy recordings!" "No Mixes!"

#478

The Dynamic Duo!

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:13pm

yeah i would like to see a picture of him also? But i supose if we all wait patienetly for the 17th/19th there will be pictures rolling in of Leon and Joey...and also a few of the much loved James and Ashley

Wow i have been a member for exatcly a month... why do i get amazed by such stupid things

Updated On: 9/8/05 at 12:13 PM

#479

The Dynamic Duo!

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:21pm

i hav been a member for the grand timespan of.. wait for it... 2 days! hehe - tho i admit i have been watching this board and various others for a heluva lot longer than that..!

"I support the Billy OCR campaign for 3 Billy recordings!" "No Mixes!"

#480

The Dynamic Duo!

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:34pm

There was a picture of Leon previously on this board - page 14 to be precise!
Liam and Leon - isn't that going to get confusing?!

Updated On: 9/8/05 at 12:34 PM

#481

George and Liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:58pm

Is it a done deal that both Liam and George leave on December3rd?.It seems an odd choice of date to me. This musical will be really buzzing around Christmas (see Christmas scenes et al). I would have thought that there was a strong case for maintaining a degree of continuity during the festive period. This could be achieved by keeping both boys on till the new year and introducing the new Billys and Michaels then.Alternatively there could be a gradual introduction of Billy 5 before Billy6 allowing George to stay slightly longer than Liam or vice verca.
Any thoughts on this from those in the know?

#482

George and Liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 1:03pm

I'm not in the know but I think there are a lot of contracts ending on 3rd December and not just Liam and Georges. I believe a number of other cast members are due to leave then also.

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

#483

George and Liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 1:03pm

I heard a while ago that their contracts were up for review on that date. Not that they were definitely leaving.
But things have probably changed. I do agree it is an odd time for them to leave.

#484

George and Liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 1:43pm

I too was under the impression that a lot of the adult cast, along with Liam and George's contracts were up for renewal on December 3rd.

As already suggested in previous posts it would make a lot of sense to phase in the new Boys, and to that end I would be very surprised indeed if both Liam and George did leave on the same day.

My guess is that one of them will definately be going on December 3rd, but I wouldn't even hazard a guess as to which one it will be!

#485

Dear James and Ashley

Posted: 9/8/05 at 1:48pm

I know i'm a little bit behind but i want to say GOOD LUCK JAMES AND ASHLEY for your last show if you read this!! If not then o well it was a waste off time .. maybe WEP can say it for me ... anyways Lots of Love Sophie Xx
p.s good luck x

#486

Dear James and Ashley

Posted: 9/8/05 at 2:19pm

Send a card or maybe make one and send it :) I'm sure they would like to know people are wishing them luck.

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

#487

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 2:20pm

yes, i agree that they probably will not leave on the same day.. they cant both do the last show after all can they!? they will have to each have their last show!
and i also agree that they shouldnt bring in the new billys at the same time - as Alan Roger said - bring in the billy 5 and keep either george or liam.. then bring in billy 6 a while later - makes sense that way i think

"I support the Billy OCR campaign for 3 Billy recordings!" "No Mixes!"

#488

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 2:45pm

If they do both leave on the same day, one could do the matinee and one could do the evening (if there is a matinee on the day they finish)....But cor the theatre will be manic and popular that day!!

#489

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 2:46pm

I guess we can hope one or both stays on after December 3rd, though from comments made a long time ago (or it may have been in one of the interviews on the DVD)there may be legal reasons why they can only perform until a certain date. Also, Liam and George themselves might be ready to take a break by then. I can't imagine how hard it must be for them being at the theatre 2 performances out of every 3 for the amount of time they have been doing this now.

I doubt ticket sales over Christmas would be a reason to keep them on though. The show is always sold out as far as I can tell so it's not like they will sell more tickets that way :P

If only one did stay on, which do you think it should be?

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

#490

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 2:56pm

I would say Liam....cos he is younger and so there is less likely to be problems with him growing and his voice breaking etc. and he is more likely to be able to fit the 11 year old part for longer, particularly as he looks quite young for his age. I have heard there has been a few problems with George growing up, as well as with James. But I don't know...it could be George staying? Anyone else?

#491

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 4:17pm

i would like both of them to stay on but i think it is highly unlikely for that to happen! But if one or the toehr does stay i would imagine the person staying would be Liam...as George has just gone in to his first GCSE year and will probably want to go back to school to concentrate on them and also (just like James has) he will probably soon shoot up and no longer look 11.

sorry kind of going a bit off subject here but If there contracts are renewed do the boys themselves acutally sign them or do there parents have to sign them on behalf of them?

Updated On: 9/8/05 at 04:17 PM

#492

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 5:06pm

i imagine that as they are under 16 then their parents will have to sign as well as them. i dont know but i assume so

"I support the Billy OCR campaign for 3 Billy recordings!" "No Mixes!"

#493

george and liam

Posted: 9/8/05 at 5:29pm

This is a difficult on to call as to who could stay longer than the other. I think George´s voice has become fuller and richer in the last month or so and I think there is a good chance it will come close to breaking in the next three months. Liam´s voice is sweeter and lighter in tone and as others on this board have noted he will still look the age a little bit longer. On the other hand Liam´s school and ballet schedule must be pretty tight and there must be firm limits as to how long the Royal Ballet School will allow him to continue in the role. I would love Liam to continue but I get the feeling that George might just get the nod given his unbounded energy and zest for performing Billy and assuming his voice does not break.
Does anybody have any information on Billy 5 and 6. Are they in the Billy house and preparing already?

#494

Leon & Joey

Posted: 9/9/05 at 8:16am

Leon and Joey sound as if they are going to be brilliant for this show. To think that there will be another couple of lads interpretation on how the "Billy" and "Michael" parts should be played which will add a new dimension to this number 1 show.

I'm in fact away on holiday tomorrow for a couple of weeks so unfortunately won't be posting now until I get back but I will be keeping an eye on this board to hear all your news and feedback.

In answer to someone’s question earlier, yes the kids are on a six month contract at a time but there is nothing that states that this can't be extended time after time.

"All you have to do is learn to care less..."

#495

Cast Recording

Posted: 9/9/05 at 8:24am

Just one other question I had about the Billy Elliot cast recording that is hopefully being released soon but does anyone know if it will contain not only the songs of the show but the orchestration bits as well? I also like the end song with the medley of tunes.

Does anyone else have any comments about this?

Do you think that the Swan Lake track will also be on the cd? It makes you wonder?

"All you have to do is learn to care less..."

#496

Cast Recording

Posted: 9/9/05 at 8:30am

I hope that "Angry Dance", "Swan Lake" and the finale all make it. They are all wonderful and a huge part of the show. A long time ago I heard that it might be possible that a song or two that were cut from the final version of the musical due to time constraints might appear on the CD. Anyone know if this is a fact or mere wishful thinking ?

Unfortunately I can't get time off to go to London for the 19th. Please someone that goes post a review here after :) I have no doubt they will be amazing though.

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

#497

Cast Recording

Posted: 9/9/05 at 10:24am

I agree with BillyFan2 the Angry Dance and Swan Lake orchestral pieces, they should indeed be on the CD, and I'm sure they wouldn't have any problem time wise fitting these on, plus any extras!!

If I am lucky enough to get there on the 19th I will definately post a review

Have a great Holiday "Electricity"

#498

Posters

Posted: 9/9/05 at 11:03am

Does anyone know if it's possible to buy any of the Billy Elliot the Musical posters anywhere ?

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

#499

Posters

Posted: 9/9/05 at 11:08am

So forgive my ignroance (and lack of time to read this entire thread). Are they recording a Billy Elliot cast recording?

#500

Posters

Posted: 9/9/05 at 11:25am

It's been recorded. Should be in the shops sometime between now and Christmas. No date set as yet.

All great things must come to pass. We know the first will soon be last and in the ground we may be lain , but a seed is sown to rise again.

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