James Lomas
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James Jacob-Lomas is a British Olivier Award-winning actor best known for his role as Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical
.
Lomas is one of the three original Billy Elliots who were involved in the development of the role of “Billy” from the very beginning, and contributed to the success of the show by critically acclaimed performances in acting, singing and dancing. James originally left the cast on 17 September 2005 after his voice broke and was replaced by Leon Cooke
. However, he returned to the cast on 28 October 2005 when the three Billys (Liam Mower
, George Maguire
and Leon Cooke
) were down to two as a result of an illness. He continued performing until 7 January 2006. Together with his two original colleagues Liam Mower and George Maguire, alternating in the role of “Billy”, he performed again in a first anniversary Gala show on 12 May 2006.
James was featured in Strictly Dance Fever
performing part of the Musical finale, and in several TV interviews and short clips related to the Musical. In July 2006 he played the title role of young blind Nicholas Saunderson in the new musical "No Horizon" in Penistone / Northern England and was well received for his performances.
He has won the Variety Club’s 2005 Outstanding New Talent award, and, jointly with Liam Mower
and George Maguire
, the Theatre Goers‘ Choice Award 2005 for The Most Promising Newcomer, as well as - unique in British theatre history - again jointly with his two mates, the most prestigious Sir Laurence Olivier Award 2006 for Best Actor in a Musical. Billy Elliot the Musical
has won several awards: The Evening Standard Award 2005, the Critics‘ Circle Theatre Award 2005, the Theatre Goers‘ Choice Award 2005, and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award 2006, all for best British Musical.
James got a place at the dance and drama school "Millennium" in London, where he started his studies from September 2006 onwards.
He also starred in the short film King Ponce, which debuted at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
He also featured in an episode of Super Sweet 16 UK as a dance partner for the party.
After leaving drama school James Jacob-Lomas was in Dirty Dancing, as Swing/Understudy: Jordan.
He is now currently on tour with Joseph and the Amazing technicolor dream coat where he will play Joseph at certain performances.
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
.
Lomas is one of the three original Billy Elliots who were involved in the development of the role of “Billy” from the very beginning, and contributed to the success of the show by critically acclaimed performances in acting, singing and dancing. James originally left the cast on 17 September 2005 after his voice broke and was replaced by Leon Cooke
Leon Cooke
Leon Dominic Cooke is an English stage actor, singer, dancer and all round musical performer.- Early life :Leon Cooke hails from Newcastle-under-Lyme, born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and has 7 siblings all of whom have danced or still do including his mother Joy and father Michael...
. However, he returned to the cast on 28 October 2005 when the three Billys (Liam Mower
Liam Mower
Liam Mower is an English actor and dancer. Best known for his talent for ballet, he was one of the three boys who shared the lead role in the original London cast of Billy Elliot the Musical. He is also the youngest person ever to win a Laurence Olivier Award.-Early years:Liam is from Kingston...
, George Maguire
George Maguire (actor)
George Maguire is an English actor and one of the three original cast members who carried the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical.-Career:...
and Leon Cooke
Leon Cooke
Leon Dominic Cooke is an English stage actor, singer, dancer and all round musical performer.- Early life :Leon Cooke hails from Newcastle-under-Lyme, born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and has 7 siblings all of whom have danced or still do including his mother Joy and father Michael...
) were down to two as a result of an illness. He continued performing until 7 January 2006. Together with his two original colleagues Liam Mower and George Maguire, alternating in the role of “Billy”, he performed again in a first anniversary Gala show on 12 May 2006.
James was featured in Strictly Dance Fever
Strictly Dance Fever
Strictly Dance Fever is a British television programme, broadcast on BBC One on Saturday evenings. It was an amateur dance talent competition, hosted by Graham Norton, which ran during Spring 2005 and Spring 2006. It was, in many ways, similar to the BBC's popular Strictly Come Dancing, a celebrity...
performing part of the Musical finale, and in several TV interviews and short clips related to the Musical. In July 2006 he played the title role of young blind Nicholas Saunderson in the new musical "No Horizon" in Penistone / Northern England and was well received for his performances.
He has won the Variety Club’s 2005 Outstanding New Talent award, and, jointly with Liam Mower
Liam Mower
Liam Mower is an English actor and dancer. Best known for his talent for ballet, he was one of the three boys who shared the lead role in the original London cast of Billy Elliot the Musical. He is also the youngest person ever to win a Laurence Olivier Award.-Early years:Liam is from Kingston...
and George Maguire
George Maguire
George Maguire may refer to:*George Maguire , British*George Maguire , Irish-American...
, the Theatre Goers‘ Choice Award 2005 for The Most Promising Newcomer, as well as - unique in British theatre history - again jointly with his two mates, the most prestigious Sir Laurence Olivier Award 2006 for Best Actor in a Musical. Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
has won several awards: The Evening Standard Award 2005, the Critics‘ Circle Theatre Award 2005, the Theatre Goers‘ Choice Award 2005, and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award 2006, all for best British Musical.
James got a place at the dance and drama school "Millennium" in London, where he started his studies from September 2006 onwards.
He also starred in the short film King Ponce, which debuted at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
He also featured in an episode of Super Sweet 16 UK as a dance partner for the party.
After leaving drama school James Jacob-Lomas was in Dirty Dancing, as Swing/Understudy: Jordan.
He is now currently on tour with Joseph and the Amazing technicolor dream coat where he will play Joseph at certain performances.