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Dexter back in West End
Dexter has a hard act to follow; Gwynne, who originated the role in the hit show, received a 2006 Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. However Dexter is also a Laurence Olivier Award nominee, having received the accolade twice - for her role as Anna in Patrick Marber's Closer at the National in 1998, and for Oliver! at the London Palladium in 1995. Her other recent West End credits include last year's Theatre Of Blood at the National and The Old Masters at the Comedy in 2004. Sara Poyzer also joins the cast as Billy's mum, along with two new young actors - 10-year-old Leyci Wightman as Mrs Wilkinson's daughter Debbie and Shaun Malone, 11, as Billy's best friend Michael. Due to the show's demanding schedule the young stars share their roles with several others. Four-times Laurence Olivier Award-winning show Billy Elliot - The Musical is based on the film of the same name, directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Lee Hall, with music by Elton John. Dexter joins the current cast which includes Philip Whitchurch as Billy's dad and Chris Lennon as his brother Tony. The part of Billy is currently shared by five boys, Laurence Olivier Award-winner Liam Mower, along with Leon Cooke, Travis Yates, Colin Bates and Matthew Koon. Click here for original story on OfficialLondonTheatre.co.uk Click here for related story on BroadwayWorld.com |
Sally Dexter (pictured) joins the cast of Billy Elliot - The Musical from 5 June, replacing Haydn Gwynne as Billy's dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson.