Four boys announced to play title role in BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL in West End and on tour

Photo credit: Justine Matthew

Following an extensive global search, the four boys who will be playing the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL have been revealed.

Playing Billy are Noah Mannion (12 years old from Stockport), Rafferty Smale (12 years old from Leigh-on-Sea), Spencer Collins (13 years old from California), and William Gurney (12 years old from Berkshire).

It has also been announced that original Billy Elliot, Liam Mower, will return to the show to play Older Billy. Liam was one of three boys who created the role when the musical first opened in 2005, winning an Olivier Award for his performance.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will open at Sunderland Empire on 4 November before visiting Manchester and Edinburgh, ahead of its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027. Further tour dates and full casting to be announced soon.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is brought to life by the multiple award-winning creative team behind the film including writer Lee Hall (book and lyrics), director Stephen Daldry and choreographer, Peter Darling, joined by Elton John who composed the show’s score. The production features set design by Ian MacNeil, costumes by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti, hair, wig and make up design by Campbell Young, musical supervision and orchestrations by Martin Koch, tour direction by Simon Pollard, adult casting by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG, and children’s casting by Nick Hockaday CDG for Jessica Ronane Casting.

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