Billy Elliot The Musical — Page 39

On the assumption that the production team might read this thread from time to time,could I put in a plea for slightly less smoke in the Swan Lake dance routine. Several times lately it has been rather like peering through fog and some of the intricasies and beauty of the dance has been lost for the audience in consequence.This is particularly true for the close floor routines and when Billy rolls over the back of his older self.I know the smoke is there to add an ethereal sense to the routine but I feel it is a tad overdone.
Post script.
We were treated to two Michaels last night as Brad was too unwell for the second half. Well done Ryan for standing in after two exhausting shows on the trot with Liam and get well soon Brad.

Updated On: 10/2/05 at 04:05 AM

Hello everyone.

Here’s a thought. Some time soon, we all know that the “Official Billy Elliot” cast recording will be coming out. It will only have either James, George or Liam playing the part of “Billy” with their appropriate “Michaels” alongside. However, what will happen to the other two recordings that don’t quite make the final cut?

I along with the rest of you will no doubt want to try and get hold of all three versions but I’m guessing that this won’t be sold to the general public!

With the fact that downloading is becoming more and more popular, bootleg recordings will no doubt be flying around the place.

I therefore propose that we all start a little campaign in the hope that the relevant people who work on Billy Elliot get to read our comments and that they may consider offering the real die hard fans of the show a copy of all three versions. We would have to pay a fee which maybe more expensive than the official recording because of the fact that this is recorded history but wouldn’t you all like to be above board and have these in your homes?

If anyone on the production team would like to PM me on this matter, it would be very much appreciated :o)

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I suggest your friend writes to the casting director or Stephen Daldry (Director) at the theatre and see what help and advice they can give. George one of the current Billys is from East Anglia and would have experienced similar issues I expect so the Directors will know how to deal with this.

Write to him care of the theatre, it will get to him I am sure.

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Does any one know if the programme has been changed to Leon yet?

I imagine the programme may well change around December. This would make sense as some of the main cast will be finishing then too, including Tim.

Hi everyone, i saw Billy Elliot the musical on the 2nd August and we had Liam playing Billy that night. I didnt really think that i was going to enjoy the show, but i thought it was excellent. Even though Liam was a brilliant dancer, i would have loved to see George perform the 'angry dance' because my friend (who's also seen the show) said that he was great at that dance. Overall though, i think that its a fantastic show and im certainly going to see it again!

Hi Crystal Blue, i was just wondering how you knew James and Ashley?

I'm going to London in December. Which Billy shold i try to see?

Yh it really doesnt matter as each one of the boys show is different to the others!! So it doesnt matter there all amazing!!

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What you said is true Chris T, the new Billys will have arrived! yay! Also though, it is impossible to 'try' and see a particular Billy, as you cannot entirely predict who will be playing Billy on that night - it is always subject to change at the last minute.. all adding to the surprise and unexpectedness of the show!

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the girl you are talking about is Debbie - played by 3 girls; Brooke Havana Bailey, Emma Hudson and Lucy Stephenson.

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