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A production of Billy Elliot The Musical will take place in Malmö, Sweden in the Spring of 2016. Auditions will take place soon for the roles of Billy and Michael and a "Billy School" will be formed for their training over the next year.

http://www.malmoopera.se/

http://www.expressen.se/kvp/noje/malmo- ... ly-elliot/
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Here is a loose translation of the audition details:
4 & 15 February IN STOCKHOLM

We are looking for boys 10-12 years of preparatory training in dance, singing and drama. During the training, six boys will be charged to alternate the two starring Billy and Michael .


Billy Elliot the Musical
The musical is based on the film Billy Elliot and will be given in Malmö spring of 2016 and in Stockholm in spring 2017. Registration with name, age and contact person no later than Fri , 13 Feb at 15:00 : audition@stadsteatern.stockholm.se

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUDITION
We are looking for starring in several stages and selection for training does not mean you are guaranteed a role in the musical. During the training, six boys plus the reserves to be charged to alternate in the two lead roles.

DANCE
When your of notice starts dancing audition. You are welcome 30 minutes before the start of registration , heating and other preparations. There are no changing rooms, so please come a dressed in workout clothes and bring with you sneakers for indoor , ballet shoes if you have. You will get to learn the steps in place , so you do not prepare any dance .

SONG
After the dance , we want to hear you sing . Prepare a song you want to sing, preferably in Swedish , and take notes if you have. You will train on it along with a pianist before you sing it for us.

Expect it can be a long day with some anticipation . Auditions will run until 18:00 at the latest . If you go to the next step in the selection process , you are welcome back again on Sunday, February 15th. For more information on Saturday.

For questions , please contact our audition manager at the Cultural City Theatre via email: audition@stadsteatern.stockholm.se

INFORMATION ON PLANNING FOR AUDITION
Those who become withdrawn may go a complimentary intensive training at the dance school Base23 in Stockholm during the spring / autumn 2015. The training starts in March 2015.

During the late spring of 2015 are 6 boys plus reserves out to play leading roles for the premiere in Malmö in 2016.


Malmö Opera and Culture City Theatre in collaboration with BASE23
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Malmö Opera and Culture City Theatre in collaboration with BASE23
Base23 is the website for the Stockholm Dance Academy. From its website:
BASE23 is a dance school in Stockholm with a focus on quality and joy of dancing. Perfect for those who have been dancing as a hobby or for those who dream of a future as a professional dancer. We have many inspiring dance classes and lines, as well as training for aspiring musical artists and dancers. BASE23 run by Anneli Alhanko & Eva Johnson along with a unique team of artistic directors.

http://base23.se/ (Google can translate it...)
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:lol: Haha, that's less than an hour away from The New Theatre in Copenhagen. About 30 mins from Copenhagen Central Station to Malmö-Triangeln Station by train.
I look forward to see that.
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thm wrote::lol: Haha, that's less than an hour away from The New Theatre in Copenhagen. About 30 mins from Copenhagen Central Station to Malmö-Triangeln Station by train.
I look forward to see that.

With all of these productions across Europe it will soon be possible someday to do a multi-city Billy-thon, in the same day. For example, one could see a matinee in Copenhagen, and the evening performance in Stockholm. 8-)
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CJ-Rochester wrote:
thm wrote::lol: Haha, that's less than an hour away from The New Theatre in Copenhagen. About 30 mins from Copenhagen Central Station to Malmö-Triangeln Station by train.
I look forward to see that.

With all of these productions across Europe it will soon be possible someday to do a multi-city Billy-thon, in the same day. For example, one could see a matinee in Copenhagen, and the evening performance in Stockholm. 8-)
Sort of a variation on the old tourism saying: 'If it's Tuesday, it must be Belgium'.

The EU is certainly taking BETM to heart.
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It will be fun to see the show in my own language. :D
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Good luck to all the boys auditioning today!! :D
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I Found this article about the audition and translated it the best I could.

http://www.folkbladet.nu/1450691/manga- ... iot-roller
Many searched for "Billy Elliot"-roles
Published today at 15:59
Next year is the opening of the musical version of the hit film "Billy Elliot" for the first time in Sweden. On Saturday auditions were held at Stockholm City Theatre and the interest was huge - over 70 boys in the 10-12 age was on hand to demonstrate their dancing and singing skills.

A number of these will then be picked out for further training and coaching. Wich of the boys who will end up with roles in the musical will become clear later in the year.

"Billy Elliot" is about 12-year-old Billy, born into a poor working class family mining town in northern England, as he struggles to fulfill his father's dreams for him to be a boxer. But it is when Billy Elliot get the chance to dance that he feels that he finally found the right place.
The musical will premiere in Sweden at Malmö Opera in February 2016 and in March 2017, at Stockholm City Theatre.
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