Billy Elliott new cast and tour news

Ruthie Henshall and Deka Walmsley are to stay on in the lead  roles  as Mrs Wilkinson and Dad in the West End cast for Billy Elliot - The Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Also continuing in their roles are Chris Grahamson as Tony, Gillian Elisa as Grandma, Howard Crossley as George and Claudia Bradley as Dead Mum.

Phil Snowden will play Mr Braithwaite and James Butcher has joined the cast as Older Billy.

Ensemble members are Craig Armstrong, Richard Ashton, James Ballanger, David Bardsley, Paul Basleigh, Rachel Bingham, Lucinda Collins, Peter Cork, Scott Cripps, Robbie Durham, Ross Finnie, Lee Hoy, Ruri James, Ben Redfern, Charlotte Riby, Mike Scott, Sharon Sexton, Wendy Somerville, Spencer Stafford, David Stoller and Kerry Washington.

Last week Billy Elliot celebrated ten years in the West End releasing over 600,000 tickets and extending booking through to 17th December 2016.

The first UK and Ireland tour has also been announced, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in February 2016 - more details to follow