Layton Williams

Layton Williams was born in Bury, Manchester and he began his career at the age of 12 playing the title role of Billy in the West End production of Billy Elliot. He made his debut TV appearance as Kylie in the BBC comedy ”Beautiful People.” He went on to train at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts which was documented on CBBC’s ”School For Stars.” Theatre credits include: Titanique (Criterion); Cabaret (Playhouse); Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Apollo); Kiss Me Kate (Sheffield Crucible); Hairspray (UK Tour); Rent (Other Palace); The Car Man and Lord of the Flies (Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures); Thriller Live (Lyric), Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace).

TV & Film credits include: “Bad Education” (BBC); People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix); “Strictly Come Dancing” (BBC); “I Hate Suzie” (HBO); “I Kissed A Boy” (BBC); “The Cleaner” (BBC); “Murder, They Hope” (BBC); “Benidorm” (ITV); “School For Stars” (CBBC); “Postcode” (CBBC); “Beautiful People” (BBC). Layton is the director of ‘Pros From The Shows’ which provides high quality performing arts experiences for young performers at his “Slay Clubs”. He is also a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year marks Layton’s Netflix series debut as he takes on the role of stylist Onassis in “Geek Girl”. Awards include three Black British Theatre Awards, a What’s On Stage Award and an Olivier Award for his role in Titanique on the West End.