Layton Williams on Self-Expression, Breakthroughs & Strictly Come Dancing
The Pieces with Bimini
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 - 42 minutes
Layton Williams career is a celebration of self expression, resilience and creativity - where one of the nation's most talented artists has constantly fought against the odds to achieve great success, on his terms.
Having set the West End in his sights from an early age - from his first role in "Billy Elliot" and portraying Young Michael Jackson in "Thriller Live", Layton's star has been rising for over 15 years. In 2019, Layton became London's latest leading man, taking on the role of Jamie New in the acclaimed "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". In 2023, he was a runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing and this year has took on the role of the Emcee in the acclaimed West End production of "Cabaret".
In this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Layton talk about breaking through in "Billy Elliot' at 12 years old, through to leading in "Cabaret". Layton shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, how he puts his love for self-expression first, and the importance of embracing your true identity. Plus, Layton spills on his experience on Strictly Come Dancing.
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