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Samuel Newby - Billy
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:01 am
by porschesrule
Samuel Newby will be one of four boys playing the role of Billy in the Curve Leicester production of BETM.
http://theatrefan.co.uk/joe-caffrey-rac ... ly-elliot/
Re: Samuel Newby - Billy
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:09 am
by porschesrule
Samuel debuted last evening (13-Jul-2022) in the first preview performance at the Curve.
https://betm.theskykid.com/meet-billy-e ... uel-newby/
Re: Samuel Newby - Billy
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:27 am
by Real Geordie
And what a stunning debut ! His partnerships with Lucas Haywood (Michael) and Lola Johnstone (Debbie) worked so well. Such an innovative production. One of the most affecting performances of "The Letter" I have seen, with people around me struggling not to shed a tear. When the cast presented themselves to the audience at conclusion of the performance a full house stood to give a deserved standing ovation to Samuel when he stepped forward to take his bow. Stumbling with my phone keyboard to type this - many typos to correct. One more performance tonight. When I return home to my full size keyboard I can give a few more details. I had been concerned that this new interpretation might drift so far from the original that it became unrecognisable. Not a bit of it. Billy is still there, but viewed with fresh eyes. Well done all of the creative team.
Re: Samuel Newby - Billy
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:51 am
by Real Geordie
The audience response to Samuel on his debut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkucw8Q246s
Re: Samuel Newby - Billy
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:45 pm
by Bluematrix1955
Real Geordie wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:27 am
And what a stunning debut ! His partnerships with Lucas Haywood (Michael) and Lola Johnstone (Debbie) worked so well. Such an innovative production. One of the most affecting performances of "The Letter" I have seen, with people around me struggling not to shed a tear. When the cast presented themselves to the audience at conclusion of the performance a full house stood to give a deserved standing ovation to Samuel when he stepped forward to take his bow. Stumbling with my phone keyboard to type this - many typos to correct. One more performance tonight. When I return home to my full size keyboard I can give a few more details. I had been concerned that this new interpretation might drift so far from the original that it became unrecognisable. Not a bit of it. Billy is still there, but viewed with fresh eyes. Well done all of the creative team.
I cannot really add to this, perfectly put, watched Samuel on Aug 6th, he was brilliant!!