Layton Williams: LDA's Patron
Layton is excited to be the patron of LaTragna Dance Academy, as he’s loved teaching and sending PROS numerous times in the past. He looks forward to creating a fab relationship between Pros From The Shows and La Tragna helping to inspire students to work hard and SLAY!
Layton was born in Bury, Manchester and he began his career at the age of 12 playing the title role of Billy in the West End production of Billy Elliot. He made his debut TV appearance as Kylie in the BBC comedy Beautiful People. He went on to train at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts which was documented on CBBC’s School For Stars.
Theatre includes: Jamie in There's Something About Jamie (West End), Paul in Kiss Me Kate (Sheffield Crucible); Seaweed in Hairspray! (2018 UK Tour); Angel in Rent (London/UK Tour); The Car Man (Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures); Simon in The Lord of the Flies (Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures) and Young Michael in Thriller Live (West End).
TV/Film includes: Rocketman (Paramount); Larry in Benidorm (ITV) and Postcode (CBBC). Layton played series regular ‘Stephen’ in the BBC Comedy Bad Education series and feature film.