The Kelowna Actors Studio brings the story of a young boy who trades his boxing gloves into dancing shoes to life with Billy Elliot.

The musical opens tonight and carries through until Sunday at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Performances also run from Wednesday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 5.

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m.

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After an extensive search, Kelowna Actors Studio announced Billy will be played by Jonathan Fraser-Moore.

Tickets are $52 and can be purchased .