Billy Elliot is a great movie -there is no doubt. I recently got its soundtrack and have to say that I am absolutely impressed. These days I also got the Billy Elliot Original Cast Recording from a musical based on the movie -- after hearing the songs from it -- I even got a video clip from the leading song Electricity -- and now I am confident that I must see the Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.I may have to wait until April to do that -- but it is already a dream of mine. Below you can see some screen shots I made from the video shooting of Electricity:

I guess it is the idea of individuality that is attracting me so much -- but BE YOURSELF is a great slogan …don`t you think.

Once when you see how Liam Mower dances you may fall in love with the ballet. I actually have learned that he is a student at the Royal Ballet School “White Lodge” -- and I guess because of that his acting is so natural and realistic. I am sure that the other actors are at least as good. There is a pretty good chance that by the time I actually see that musical live I will know by heart all the lyrics and scenes of acting , but I am sure this will only boost my experience. It is a shame that one should go to London if he wants to see this masterpiece , but well…I found out that there are many other people who like the musical -- check out the sites below and see for yourself :

Great web site with very nice and friendly people at its forum.

Billy Elliot thread at Broadwayworld forum.
Read more at the official web site
Watch the Sir Elton John’s music video “Electricity”

Billys Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez

I got to excited watching some videos from this musical I even tried few dance steps myself ( I could have watched this video -- with dance lessons from Liam -- but I just found it)- the actors are in the cast should be really proud of themselves as they are inspiring people -- people like me and many other in the world. I didn`t know much about musicles before I found out about this one -- and I think that my interest in it would transfer to the whole genre.

Watch Billy`s videos on YouTube

an update:

It felt weird -- you know , my new place happens to be just across the national ballet school -- it is actually quite common to see some of the boys that live across the street -- through the window I mean and sometimes they dance in the their rooms -- the first time I saw one do a pirouette I though -- Oh my God its like watching the real Billy -- just across the street and then all of the sudden I become sad because as talented as these boys are my country does not seem to be advanced as much as UK is when it comes to culture values -- and a musical like BETM never happens around here. It is just so unfair for these talented lads and for me not being able to experience the magic ….

Further update ( 05/2009 )

It has been 4 years since the Billy Elliot went from the screen to the theatre .  The musical conquered the world and was performed for the audiences in New York  London and Sydney . At 12th of May 2009 the 1700 th performance would cellebrate that and would welcome yet another talnanted youngster for the role of Billy :  twelve year old Oliver Gardner.

Get your tickets for Billy Elliot the Musical at : London theatre tickets