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Williams was offered the part as Young Michael Jackson in the West End musical Thriller – Live where he did a few performances before he outgrew the role. Williams became well known to a TV audience as the character Kylie – acting, dancing and singing in the 2008-2009 BBC Two comedy Beautiful People, series 1 and 2. From 2012 to 2014, he played Stephen Carmichael in the BBC comedy Bad Education and also appeared in the 2015 spinoff film. Williams returned to the show for the 2022 reunion special and became the co-lead of the show's fourth series alongside Charlie Wernham.

Williams went on tour with Matthew Bourne's show The Car Man. Following that he performed the part of Duane in Hairspray the Musical 2015–2016 tour. He announced that he would also be in the new 20th anniversary cast of Rent which toured the UK from October 2016. Layton landed the lead role in the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie in the Apollo Theatre in London's West End, where he would play the role of Jamie for 11 months. In August 2019, it was announced Williams would be joining the tour cast of the musical, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but has now resumed.The production has now been taken to Los Angeles, California, where Williams will lead the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie in the show’s US debut.

Williams is a strong supporter of the charities Stonewall and Ditch the Label.

In August 2023, Williams was announced as a contestant on the twenty-first series of Strictly Come Dancing.

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Layton Williams STAGE CREDITS

[UK Tour]
2021
Jamie New

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Jamie New [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Revival, 2016
Angel Schunard [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2005
Billy (Alternate) [Replacement]


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Amanda Abbington Confirmed for This Year's STRICTLY COME DANCING

Amanda Abbington has been confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation.

Layton Williams to Compete on BBC's STRICTLY COME DANCING

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE star Layton Williams will compete on the 2023 edition of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. The news was announced on BBC's The One Show. Air dates for this year's competition have not yet been announced.

MUSICAL CON Reveals 70 Special Guests Joining Fans at ExCel London

MUSICAL CON, the West End's official musical theatre fan convention, is back with over 70 West End stars joining fans at the ExCeL London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October 2023.

MUSICAL CON 2023 Dates Released

West End musical convention Musical Con is to return in 2023!

Olivier Award Stolen From Musical Con Has Been Found

The Olivier Award, which had been stolen during October's Musical Con, has been found! The fan convention took place at ExCeL London in October. The event was the first of its kind and brought together 10,000 musical theatre fans for a celebration of musicals.

WEST END MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Returns Next Month With Layton Williams, Rachel John, and More

Following two previously sold out concerts West End Musical Christmas returns for another all-singing,  all-dancing extravaganza brought to you by the award-winning producers of West End Musical Brunch, West End Musical Drive In, West End Musical Celebration, West End Musical Love Songs, West End Musical Halloween and Musical Con, the UK’s first-ever musical theatre fan convention. 

Full Schedule Released for Musical Con, the UK's First Ever Musical Theatre Fan Convention

Musical Con have released the full schedule for their exciting fan convention, which is taking place at ExCeL London later this month. The sold-out event is the first of its kind and brings together 10,000 musical theatre fans and enthusiasts over the weekend for a celebration of musicals.

Further Tickets Released for MUSICAL CON, the UK's First Musical Theatre Fan Convention

The convention, which is taking place at ExCeL London in October, will bring thousands of musical theatre fans and enthusiasts together under one roof for the first time.

Joanne Clifton, Jenna Russell and Layton Williams Scholarship Winners Announced

Patrons, Joanne Clifton, Jenna Russell and Layton Williams all have scholarships named after them for the upcoming academic year at Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts, and have announced the recipients for students joining them from September 2022.

Tony-Winner Jennifer Holliday Stops By THE ROUNDTABLE WITH ROBERT BANNON

Tony/Grammy Winning Superstar Jennifer Holliday joins 'The Roundtable with Robert Bannon' Thursday May 12th at 7pm EST on 'The Roundtable' YouTube Channel. Holliday, famous for her portrayal of Effie in 'Dreamgirls' recently released a brand new single 'So In Love' now streaming on all streaming platforms.

BWW Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Read our critic's review!

West End Comes Together For Spectacular MUSICAL CON at ExCel London, 22-23 Oct 2022

Learn all about MUSICAL CON including stars, activities and how to get tickets. Brand new for 2022, thousands of musical theatre fans and enthusiasts will come together under one roof for the first time for a weekend-long celebration of musicals at the iconic ExCeL London.

BWW Review: EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, New Wimbledon Theatre

Back in 2017, few could have imagined the success of a show about a teenage drag queen. Ever since it blasted its way onto the stage in 2017, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has been a sensation here and as far away as Japan. Now on a nationwide tour, the true-life story of a 16-year-old wannabe drag queen is still as entertaining and relevant as ever.

Tom Felton, Kit Harington, Keala Settle and More Join the Lineup For the 2022 Olivier Awards

With under a week to go until the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, details have been revealed for British theatre's most prestigious and glamorous night, including the star-studded list of award presenters and performances, and how people can buy tickets or tune in at home to be part of this spectacular celebration of London's world-leading theatre.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Arrives In Milton Keynes

Everybody's' Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel-good musical sensation, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre on 19 April. West End star Layton Williams reprises the role of Jamie New. Straight from the West End, Shane Richie (I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here, EastEnders) will play Hugo/Loco Chanelle. Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies) also re-joins the cast to play Ray.

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts Announces 2022 Season

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts are thrilled to present their first season of live performances from their 2022 cohort featuring a mixture of continuing and graduating students.

Photos: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Celebrates Opening Night at Center Theatre Group

Go inside the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie.'

VIDEO: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Cast Performs on THE LATE LATE SHOW

Cast members of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' performed on The Late Late Show With James Corden last night.

BWW Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at The Ahmanson Theatre

“It was just what we needed!” Ahmanson Theatre audiences' response to the opening night of EVERYBODY LOVES JAMIE was absolutely joyous and triumphant.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Cast to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN

Cast members of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden tonight! 

Layton Williams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Layton Williams has not appeared on Broadway.

Layton Williams has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

Layton Williams's first West End show was Billy Elliot which opened in 2005

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