Last night (11 April 2013), the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical welcomed its 4 millionth patron to the Victoria Palace Theatre. At the end of the performance Sharon Hick from Yorkshire and her party were invited up on stage by Deka Walmsley who plays Billy’s Dad. Killian Donnelly who plays Billy’s brother Tony escorted them to the stage to great applause from the sell-out audience.
Accompanying Sharon Hick were friend Jane Horsewood and daughters Amy and Meagan Horsewood, 12 and 14 years old respectively. Sharon was presented with a weekend stay in a London hotel, and Amy and Meagan were given a bag of goodies each including signed Billy Elliot posters. Following the presentation the party went backstage and were introduced to the cast led by Harrison Dowzell who played the title role of Billy Elliot at that performance.
Sharon Hick said “My friend Jane and I had been discussing taking Amy and Meagan on their first trip to London to see their first West End show. We thought Billy Elliot The Musical would be perfect. We could not believe we were there on such a special night! Being the four millionth patron and to see this production was incredible. It is a real testimony to how magical this show is that so many people have been through the doors at Victoria Palace Theatre to see it. We had a fantastic evening - Billy Elliot the Musical is excellent.”
Twelve year old Harrison Dowzell from Nottinghamshire who played the title role of Billy Elliot last night said: “It was so lovely to see the surprise on the faces of Sharon and her party when they realised what was happening. What a special night it was to play Billy!”
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