Layton Williams

In episode 4, Paul is joined by triple threat West End star Layton Williams, who also has danced for New Adventures (Lord Of The Flies 2014-15, The Car Man 2015-16). In the episode, Layton talks about landing the role of Billy Elliot out of thousands of boys auditioning, and how it changed his life - from the vigorous dance training that prepared him for jobs beyond Billy Elliot, to getting a taste of living in London at a young age, as well as his plans and dreams for the future. Music: Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Rodion Shchedrin (after Bizet’s Carmen) - Carmen Suite No. 6 Szene (musical arrangement Terry Davies)The Pussycat Dolls - ButtonsFollow us on social media:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bourne to Dance is the podcast from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures that celebrates the love of dance, creativity and storytelling. It explores this innately expressive art form and questions why dance moves, inspires and excites us.New Adventures Resident Artist, Paul Smethurst will speak to members of the New Adventures family to discover their unique story of how they first encountered dance and how it has impacted their lives. In the first series we will be speaking to Sir Matthew Bourne, principal dancer Ashley Shaw, Culture & Arts broadcasting legend Brenda Emmanus, West End star Layton Williams, theatre maker and movement director Kane Husbands and award-winning lighting designer Paule Constable.For more New Adventures content follow us on social media:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd join the New Adventures family by signing up to our mailing list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.