 He was replaced by Travis Yates.Together with his two original cast mates James Lomas and Liam Mower, he alternated in the role of Billy, and after leaving, performed again in a first anniversary Gala show of "Billy Elliot the Musical" on 12 May 2006.He won, jointly with Lomas and Mower, the Theatre Goers' Choice Award 2006  for The Most Promising Newcomer, as well as - unique in British theatre history - again jointly with his two castmates, the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical 2006.