New Michael joins cast of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Zach Atkinson said “I am 11 years old from Manchester and I live with my mum Paula, dad Karl and sister Lauren and attend Cheadle Hulme School. Since I was six years old and after performing in one of our school productions, my ambition has been to perform on the stage. I attended the Billy Elliot auditions in Manchester and each time I was recalled I was so surprised and excited. During the audition process and as I got a one step nearer to realising my dream, I worked really hard with a great teacher called Emma Turner. I am a member of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and I also play the piano and attend The Lowry Young Actors, in Salford Quays. I feel extremely privileged to have been chosen to play the part of Michael and feel so proud to be a part of the fantastic cast of Billy Elliot the Musical. I am having the most amazing experience and can’t wait for my first performance tonight.”