New 'Billy Elliot' Revival Casts Four Young Leads in London

WHO:

Deadline - The four boys cast as Billys are Spencer Collins, Noah Mannion, Rafferty Smale, and William Gurney.

Variety - Liam Mower, the original "Billy Elliot" star, will return for the revival.

WHAT:

Deadline - The boys will play the title role in the national tour and limited-engagement West End production of "Billy Elliot The Musical."

Variety - The four actors playing the title role are 12-year-old Noah Mannion, 12-year-old Rafferty Smale, 13-year-old Spencer Collins, and 12-year-old William Gurney.

WHERE:

Deadline - The production will take place in London for the West End revival and across the U.K. for the national tour.

Variety - Noah Mannion is from Stockport, Rafferty Smale is from Leigh-on-Sea, Spencer Collins is from California, and William Gurney is from Berkshire.

WHEN:

Variety - The U.K. national tour and West End revival of "Billy Elliot The Musical" will take place in the future, with specific dates not provided in the articles.

WHY:

Deadline - The casting follows a global search for the role of Billy.

HOW:

Deadline - The casting process involved a global search conducted by Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:46 UTC)

In an exciting announcement, four young actors have been cast to play the title role in the upcoming national tour and limited-engagement West End revival of "Billy Elliot The Musical." The boys, 12-year-old Noah Mannion from Stockport, 12-year-old Rafferty Smale from Leigh-on-Sea, 13-year-old Spencer Collins from California, and 12-year-old William Gurney from Berkshire, were selected following a global search conducted by Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films. Additionally, Liam Mower, the original star of "Billy Elliot," will return for this revival, adding to the anticipation surrounding the production set to take place in London and across the U.K.