‘Billy Elliot’ Reveals Four Leads for West End Revival and U.K. National Tour as Original Star Liam Mower Returns

By Ellise Shafer

Ellise Shafer

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The West End revival and U.K. national tour of “Billy Elliot the Musical” has revealed the four actors playing the title role: 12-year-old Noah Mannion from Stockport, 12-year-old Rafferty Smale from Leigh-on-Sea, 13-year-old Spencer Collins from California and 12-year-old William Gurney from Berkshire.

In addition, original “Billy Elliot” star Liam Mower will return to the show as “Older Billy.” Mower was one of three boys who originated the role when the musical first opened in 2005, and he won an Olivier Award for his performance.

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