Welcome to Billy Youth Theatre!
In 2010 and 2011 school and youth groups from Aberdeen to Aberdare staged their own productions of the specially adapted version of Billy Elliot the Musical. The internationally award-winning show was adapted exclusively for BYT by Billy Elliot writer and lyricist Lee Hall and Martin Koch (Musical Supervision and Orchestrations). Some groups were then selected to feature in a number of regional showcases at professional theatres around the country attended by Billy Elliot resident creative team. finally, some groups were invited to take part in the Billy Youth Theatre West End Galas, celebrating young talent across England, Scotland and Wales at the London home of Billy Elliot the Musical, the Victoria Palace Theatre.
‘I am astounded by the work that Billy Youth Theatre has produced over the past two years and I am immensely proud of all the young people who have taken part. Congratulations to all who took part, not only in our Regional and Gala performances, but also everyone who has participated in Billy Youth Theatre.’Lee Hall
Writer, Billy Elliot the Musical
What did the people who took part in a BYT West End Gala have to say?
‘I was touched beyond words to hear 400 children sing ‘Electricity’ and for then the whole audience to rise spontaneously for an ovation. I can’t imagine anything that could surpass it.’Trudy Hindmarsh
Director, Stagecoach Darlington and Yarm
‘Don’t for one minute underestimate how much it meant to us to have such a wonderful opportunity. One of my cast said, ‘It was the best moment of my life’ and that sums it up – it will live with them, and us, forever.’Gail Shuttleworth
Arts College Director, Canon Slade School
‘A fantastic experience I will never forget!’Alex Watts
Performer, Ariel Young Actors
‘What an absolutely amazing weekend. One of the children’s, and mine most memorable life experiences.’Helen Wright
Producer, Polka Dot Academy
Billy Elliot production photography by Alastair Muir and David Scheinmann. Additional photography by Richard Davenport