With music by legendary Elton John this piece along with the show’s score supports the powerful and emotion filled narrative. The police clashing with the miners and the world of the young ballet students are together in formation singing ‘solidarity forever’. ‘Electricity’ is a dynamic piece incorporating street dance, hip hop and acrobatics, and in ‘Expressing Yourself’, the fun and lively duet with Billy and his best friend Michael (Sonnemann), both boys executed with precision a difficult and fast tap dance routine backed by an ensemble of giant tap dancing dresses.ĭarling’s skilful choreography culminates in the powerful piece ‘Solidarity’ where both storylines fuse on stage. When Billy is told by his father to give up ballet, he releases his frustrations in a highly energetic tap dance.
Tap dance is featured not only as a joyful expression but in a darker way like in the number, “Angry Dance”. Creating magic on stage dancing with a spinning chair and soaring high into the air, the audience were captivated with the skills of Roger and Smyth and the beauty of this piece.Ĭhoreographer Peter Darling has not made it easy for the talented cast, using a wide variety of dance styles to express different emotions. His ballet skills are showcased in the Swan Lake ballet pas de deux, where a young Billy (Rogers) and older Billy (Aaron Smyth) are synchronised in this powerful and uplifting piece. With unmatched confidence, he delivered aerials, gymnastics and a convincing English accent, as well as strong vocals, superb acting, brilliant tap dancing and of course exceptional ballet technique, executing multiple pirouettes with ease. He possesses skills beyond a triple threat that surpass his young age. Rogers is an incredible young talent, and his super-charged energy lit up the stage. The highlight of this production is 12-year-old Rogers, who, on opening night, performed the lead role of Billy Elliot. There is clearly no shortage of depth to this show. This story is told alongside the journey of Billy Elliot (Jamie Rogers), who is coping with the loss of his mother (Danielle Everett), caring for his senile grandmother (Vivien Davies), his friendship with his gay best friend (James Sonnemann), his secret pursuit of ballet instead of boxing and the challenges of his disapproving dad. The show includes themes of loss and struggle following the plight of the miners which includes Billy Elliot’s dad (Justin Smith) and brother Tony (Drew Livingston).
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A large cast of children provides the perfect opportunity to feature dance programs in your area and let your young talent SHINE!ĭownload the full marketing guidelines here.From boxer to ballet dancer, a young Billy Elliot with grit, discipline and passion beats the odds in this emotionally charged musical at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre.Ĭelebrating 10 years since this production was last staged in Australia, the story of Billy Elliot takes place during the 1984/85 miners’ strike in Northern England, where the National Union of Mineworkers had a stand-off with UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. With a powerful storyline, rousing songs, and opportunities for sensational choreography Billy Elliot is the perfect opportunity to blow audiences away. Follow Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community. Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. This is Billy Elliot The Musical, the spectacular show with the heart, humor and passion to be named TIME Magazine's "Best Musical of the Decade!" Based on the international smash-hit film, and featuring a score by music legend Elton John, Billy Elliot is an astonishing theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
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