moments of flashing lights. The lights in the auditorium will remain on at a low-level throughout.
On stage, there are several moving set pieces. These include four yellow metal fences that move around to create different spaces, and a three-storey structure containing Billy’s house and bedroom and the Community Hall toilets. There is also a lift in the middle of the stage which moves up and down to create a boxing ring, stage, and a mineshaft lift. At the start of the show, the miners will emerge from under the stage. They will go back beneath the stage at the end of the show.
During several scenes in the performance, the cast will enter and exit through the audience, shouting at the people on stage. You will hear their voices, but you may not see them depending on where you are sitting in the Theatre.
The music in the show is performed live by an eight-piece band, conducted by our Musical Supervisor and Musical Director George Dyer, and sung by members of the company. The band can be seen in the top right of the stage, on the scaffolding platform. Some of the musical numbers are loud, so you might like to cover your ears or bring a pair of ear defenders to wear during the performance. In Act Two when Billy auditions for The Royal Ballet School, you will hear the four voices of the school’s admissions team overhead. You will not see them during this scene as their voices are pre-recorded. Widgit Symbols © Widgit Software 2002-2022, www.widgit.com
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