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Kaine Ward, 12, is the latest of 28 Billy Elliot’s that have performed in the West End and in 62nd countries around the world. It took five months of auditions to get him here, but now he looks like he’s not stopped smiling since his first performance just before Christmas.

Our UK Sales Manager Richard Woolliss caught up with the young star. Kaine came straight from an afternoon of rehearsals and was very bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Richard: Were you confident when you went for the Billy Elliot audition or was it very nerve-wracking for you?

Kaine: It was really scary. There were so many people, but each time I got another call back I got more confident.

Richard: Billy pursues his passion for dance despite the disapproval of his family. How important has the support of your own family been in making your dream a reality?

Kaine: Really important. They’ve been great – especially my mum she’s driven me around everywhere.

Richard: Has the show been everything you hoped it would be since making your debut? Do you get much chance to catch up with the other Billys?

Kaine: Yes, I love it! We (all the Billys) live together! We live in the same house. It’s great, there’s always someone around. We’re like a family and have breakfast together and stuff.

Richard: How do you keep up to date with all your school work while you’re training for the show?

Kaine: Our schools send the work we need to do and our tutors sit with us in the mornings before rehearsals in the afternoon.

Richard: Do you still keep in touch with your friends from home?

Kaine: All the time! They’re coming to see the show soon.

Richard: What’s your favourite bit of the show, and why would encourage someone to come and see Billy Elliot the Musical?

Kaine: My favourite bit is the finale, not because it’s over but because you get to have fun and be yourself in that bit. I’d tell people that Billy Elliot is a musical with so many different bits in it. It’s a musical where you don’t have to like musicals to enjoy it.