PAC 17-2B back with his latest theater “Billy Elliot the Musical”. The theater was held over two days, starting from Friday, July 15 until Saturday, July 16, 2016. The story of a boy who loved ballet, theater it was held in Prof. Dr. Djajusman Auditorium & Performance Hall.
all the cast singing Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher
Behind the 1984-85 coal miners’ strike. An eleven-year-old Billy (Edbert) is required to stay behind after his boxing class to give keys to Mrs. Wilkinson, who runs a ballet class. He is the only boy, but becomes attracted to the grace of the dance. While his brother, father, and friends are on strike and clash with riot police, Billy continues to take dance lessons, keeping it a secret from his family. Eventually, Mr. Elliot discovers Billy in the ballet class and forbids him from attending the lessons.
Tony Elliot didn’t agree with Mr. Elliot decision to take Billy to London
Mr. Elliot asking for advise to Mrs. Wilkinson
Mrs. Wilkinson, who recognizes Billy’s talent, privately suggests that he should audition for the Royal Ballet School in London. Because Billy had not come to the miner’s hall to get picked up by Mrs. Wilkinson for the audition, she goes to the Elliot home. There, Billy’s family and some members of the community have gathered. She is forced to reveal that she has been teaching Billy ballet in preparation for this very day. This news upsets Billy’s father and Tony, then Billy misses his audition. Until one day, Mr. Elliot saw Billy dancing and decided to support Billy dream, so they go to London Audition. Billy’s audition did not went well, but when he asked what he feels when he dance, he answer it passionately. Billy got in the school and have to leave his friends and family to London.
Billy saying goodbye to his best friend, Michael
All the Cast and Crew with Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani and Mr. Kemal Gani
Behind the seriousness of the story, many also humor inserted. Thus, apart from the audience entertained with song and dance, they were also entertained with a variety of humor that is issued by the players. (Sabrina)
