Review: Billy Elliot supercharges the the action of the UK miner's strike by putting it in the hands – and feet – of the next generation
and supercharges the action by putting it in the hands – and feet – of the next generation. has brought together a gloriously diverse ensemble of the tall, the short, the fat and the hairy to bring a mining village in Britain’s north east to life. There’s something deeply touching about watching grannies and ghosts, policemen and miners pirouette.This show, however, is ultimately about the kids.
It cuts straight through the proverbial.On opening night Jamie Rogers appeared as Billy. . Rogers is extraordinary, on stage almost constantly for three hours, transforming from limp boxer into electrifying dancer. Meanwhile, James Sonnemann, as Billy’s best mate Michael, brings a new depth and dazzle to the hard yards of growing up.
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