Stage set for star talent

Oldham’s “Billy Elliot” star Rhys Yeomans has won a national artistry award at the age of 14.

The entertainer, who played Billy in the London production of Billy Elliot is also now waiting to har in he has won a part in this year’s movie production of “Les Miserables” alongsied Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman.

Last year, Rhys clinched victory at the English Dance Championships.

Proud mum Jo-Anne said: “He never ceases to amaze me. He is always trying something different.”

His latest in a long list of achievements was to win the senior section of the national Creation Choreographic competition — by improvising the use of goalkeeping gloves.

Organiser Cathy Russell said: “The piece was very inventive and beautifully costumed, with a lot of visual and choreographic interest.”

Rhys is also about to release a pop record, supported by Sting’s songwriter. You can see Rhys in action on YouTube by entering his name.

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