Find that one thing you truly enjoy and follow your dreams!

Billy J

In which year group did you join Rokeby?

Reception

In which year did you leave Rokeby?

2018, when I was in Year 6

What have you been doing since you left Rokeby?

I have been acting. I am currently playing the Artful Dodger in the West End show Oliver! Previously, I performed in seasons 1 and 2 of the BBC TV show ‘Dodger’.

What is your fondest memory of your time at Rokeby?

The summer school productions and the Holland football tour.

How did your teachers or friends at Rokeby inspire or influence you during those years?

Drama lessons with Ms Bratt inspired me to become an actor.

Did you face any challenges during your time at Rokeby? How did overcoming them shape who you are today?

Academic lessons were challenging for me at a young age, but I’ve learnt how to use my acting skills productively to enhance my studies.

One piece of advice to younger boys

Find that one thing you truly enjoy and follow your dreams!