I don’t want a childhood, I want to be a ballet dancer! In a mining town during the 1984 strike, eleven-year-old Billy discovers an extraordinary talent for dance — and must fight for the right to follow his dream. Based on the beloved film and West End musical, this KS2 concert script features 40 parts, 9 scenes, 8 songs, and a runtime of approximately 45 minutes. With Mrs Wilkinson’s fiery teaching, Billy’s best friend Michael’s wonderful exuberance, and a father-son scene that will leave every parent in tears, this is powerful, moving theatre for ages 7-11!