Ed Bangor’s Bootlegs
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Billy Elliot [1st run through / 1st Preview] |
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Date |
31st March 2005 | |
Location |
Victoria Palace Theatre, London, UK | |
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Taper | unknown | |
Lineage | WMA | |
Rating |
10/10 |
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Comments |
This is special Not only is this the first preview, but also the first ever on stage run through and therefore the WORLD PREMIER. It starts with Stephan Daldry announcement to that effect. (and warning that the stage manager could appear on stage!) The show is also some 20 minutes longer than it would becoming by it's opening. - clocking in at over three hours in total - with several scenes, that would be cut, as well, Billy's farewell song to his grandma. At the same time, it is also missing several parts that would become familiar such as the dance break in 'Electricity', 'Newsreel', & the Finale The "Swan Lake" dream ballet is much earlier then it would end up. The audience reactions are great, and not too loud. Thankfully the quality, even in WMA format is outstanding. although the actual track split is a touch random. not to mention some seriously squeaky seats. |
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Cast |
Liam Mower as Billy Elliot Haydn Gwynne as Mrs Wilkinson Ryan Longbottom as Michael (best guess) Emma Hudson as Debbie |
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Song & Scene List |
Stephen Daldry announcements The Stars Look Down Scene: Dad & Tony's
confrontation --technical break-- Swan Lake Dream Ballet |
Act Two Goodbye Grandma [cut song] Scene Billy leaves. ---------------- -curtain calls- Tim Healy's speech |