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Layton Williams
Explore the transformative power of theatre and its impact on personal identity with Layton Williams, speaker, actor, singer, and dancer.
Layton Williams is a celebrated actor, singer, dancer, and musical theatre performer who has captivated audiences on stage and screen. From an early age, he demonstrated exceptional talent, making his West End debut as Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical at just 12 years old. Since then, he has built a diverse and accomplished career, earning recognition for his performances in acclaimed productions such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Rent, and Cabaret.
Layton is widely known for his role as Stephen Carmichael in the BBC comedy series Bad Education and has recently broken records on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing. His versatility as a performer extends to his latest role in Titanique at the Criterion Theatre in London’s West End. Beyond the stage, he is also the voice of the UK’s first gay dating show, I Kissed a Boy, for BBC Three. His impact in the entertainment industry is matched by his commitment to advocacy and inclusion, making him a prominent supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.
Throughout his career, Layton has used his platform to inspire confidence and authenticity, particularly among underrepresented communities. As a director with Pros from The Shows, he provides workshops in singing, dancing, and acting, fostering the next generation of performers. His journey from a young boy with a dream to a leading figure in theatre and television offers a compelling narrative of resilience, representation, and self-expression.
Topics, sessions and talks
Layton Williams invites audiences into a candid and engaging discussion about his journey from child performer to acclaimed actor, singer, and dancer. Through personal stories and insights, he explores themes of confidence, authenticity, and self-acceptance, touching on his experiences as an LGBTQ+ advocate and his commitment to inclusion in the arts. With his signature energy and charm, Layton shares the triumphs and challenges of his career, offering an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and representation in the entertainment industry.
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Layton Williams delivers keynote-style talks in a personal narrative format, drawing on career milestones from his West End debut at age 12 through to his television and advocacy work to illustrate themes of identity, resilience, and representation.
Layton Williams covers themes of confidence and self-acceptance, LGBTQ+ advocacy and representation, and resilience and identity in the entertainment industry. He made his West End debut at 12 in Billy Elliot the Musical and is known for his roles in Everybody's Talking About Jamie and as Stephen Carmichael in the BBC comedy series Bad Education, as well as his record-breaking appearance on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.
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