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BYT WEST END GALA GROUPS ANNOUNCED!
Billy Elliot the Musical announces the 14 groups that have been selected to perform at the Billy Youth Theatre West End Gala which will take place at the Victoria Palace Theatre on Sunday 18 July 2010!
The groups chosen to appear in the Billy Youth Theatre West End Gala are Ariel Actors, Canon Slade School, City Youth Theatre Company, CODYS Productions, Coomeshead College & King Edward VI Community College, Polka Dot Academy, Sandbach Theatre School, Stagecoach Oxford, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Darlington and Yarm, STP Musicals, Youth On Stage Theatre Company and West Glamorgan Youth Theatre.
Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall, who originally conceived the idea behind Billy Youth Theatre, said: "I am thrilled that so many young people around the country have had the opportunity to bring the story of Billy Elliot to life in their local communities. We have seen some amazing performances from groups throughout the UK and are delighted that some of them are also being given the opportunity to perform at great regional theatres around the country and in the West End. Congratulations to them all."
Billy Elliot director, Stephen Daldry said: "The response to the Billy Youth Theatre has surpassed our expectations. To having been able to offer over 5000 young people the chance to have been so closely associated with our production of Billy Elliot The Musical has been a great experience for us. Our creative team have seen some wonderful excerpts of our musical performed by exceptionally talented young people countrywide."
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Good luck to all groups in their preparations and we look forward to seeing you perform in London!
Production Photography by David Scheinmann and Alastair Muir.