Hobson’s Bay brothers, Sebastian, 12, and Luka Serro, 10, are set to entrance in the regional Victorian premiere of the musical Billy Elliot, taking on a role they describe as “a dream come true.”
Sharing the role of Billy, the brothers will bring their impressive vocal, tap, ballet and acting skills to the stage to tell the story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds as he swaps his boxing gloves for ballet shoes.
“There’s no role like Billy,” said older brother Sebastian, who also played Billy in Cheltenham Light Opera Company’s (CLOC) production of Billy Elliot.
“I was only seven when the last touring production came to Australia and too young to audition – I cried in my room for a week when I found out, so playing the role twice now has been the best thing ever,” he said.
Luka played the role of Small Boy in the CLOC production and said he was envious of his older brother.
“I watched Seb rehearse and perform the role for months and part of me wished I could be up there on stage with him, performing the songs Electricity and Angry Dance too, which are my favourite numbers,” he said.
“Performing the role of Billy now though is just so special – I don’t even have the words!”
Audiences will be able to see them at the Geelong Arts Centre for 13 performances from January 17 to February 2.
Details: geelongartscentre.org.au/
