Travis Yates covered for Ryan Longbottom who was on family holiday. On several occasions, one of the Billys has gone on as Michael. Oliver's first performance coincided with the London production's 4th Birthday and 1700th show.įormerly in the role of Small Boy Dean is now performing the role of Billy. Tom also plays the role of Michael on occasions Understudy Billy in New York on Broadway between and 6 June 2009. Trent left the London production to play the role of Billy in New York as its original cast. Official leaving date is on 1 December 2007 Olly gave his final and 50th performance on 15 December 2007. His departure from the show was announced at the end of the 1000th performance, when he appeared on stage to dance the Finale. Official leaving date is on 2 June 2007 Leon gave his final and 200th performance as Billy on 7 July 2007.ĭean suffered an injury whilst performing in the show in April 2007, he made one subsequent appearance on 20 August 2007. Actual leaving date is on 17 December 2005. Official leaving date is on 3 December 2005. Gala night on 20 November 2006 and 22 November 2006Ĭovering Liam Mower from 28 October 2005 until 7 January 2006. The process of finding the three Billy's was laborious, and took many months. A few years later she was offered the part. On a similar note, Jackie Clune originally took part in a few workshops for Mrs Wilkinson and was very enthusiastic about the part, but became pregnant before casting was finalised. It was then offered to Ann Emery, who previously auditioned, and has performed it ever since.
3.7 Tall Boy(Understudy Michael)/Posh BoyĪnne Rodgers took part in several workshops for the part of Grandma, but for unknown reasons eventually turned down the role.