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Ryan Collinson to Join Cast of West End’s Billy Elliot

Ryan Collinson will join the West End company of Billy Elliot the Musical, playing at the West End Victoria Palace Theatre, on Wednesday, April 13. He will alternate the title role with Josh Baker, Dean Charles-Chapman, and Scott McKenzie.

Also featured in the company are Reece Barrett, Connor Kelly, Connor Lawson, and Joe Massey, who alternate the role of Michael; Francesca Mango, Emily Smith and Emily Williams, who alternate the role of Debbie, along with Genevieve Lemon (Mrs. Wilkinson), Martin Marquez (Dad), Tom Lorcan (Tony), Diane Langton (Grandma), Chris McGlade (George), Kay Milbourne (Dead Mum), Kevin Patricks (Mr. Braithwaite), and Barnaby Meredith (Older Billy).

The ensemble includes Ashley Andrews, David Bardsley, Romy Baskerville, Paul Basleigh, Alan Bradshaw, Spencer Cartwright, Caroline Deverill, Helen French, Tim Funnell, Sergio Giacomelli, Shaun Henson, Stevie Hutchinson, Stuart Ramsay, Derek Richards, Russell Wilcox, Craig Armstrong, Dawn Buckland, Lucinda Collins, Kieran Jae and Mike Scott.

Based on the 2000 film of the same name, the show tells the tale of a young boy with a dream of being a dancer. The musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, direction by Stephen Daldry, and choreography by Peter Darling.

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