THEY already share most things in life and now twins Chloe and Kaitlyn Hill will be sharing the stage – as they have both won roles in the West End production of Billy Elliott.

Chloe, 11, will be starring in the musical as Sharon Percy from May 18, joining her sister who won a role last year.

The youngster had missed out on a place last autumn due to an ankle injury and said she is excited to finally dance in the spotlight at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

“I am nervous but I’m really excited. I was shocked when I found out because it is just such an amazing part,” she said.

“I have performed quite a lot but nothing in a theatre as big as that.

“I have wanted to be a dancer since I can remember. I just love the fact I get to perform in front of people and have fun and know it makes other people smile, too.”

The twins, who attend the Tanwood School of Dance and Performing Arts, in Swindon and live at Covingham, both auditioned last year and Kaitlyn won the role of Angela Dobson.

Chloe said: “I was so pleased for her because it is an amazing achievement. I was a bit gutted because I really wanted to do it, but I knew there was next time.

“I have seen Kaitlyn perform four times, she’s amazing.”

Chloe, who has previously performed in Annie at the Wyvern Theatre, will be taking over from another Tanwood student, Lucy Sims, who is giving up the role to go to Elmhurst School for Dance in Birmingham.

“Sharon is really fun to play because she is a bit big headed and she can be a bit stupid. I get to push people around and it’s really funny,” said Chloe.

“I am a big fan of Billy Elliott, I first watched it when we went to watch Lucy last April.”

The Dorcan Academy pupil has already taken part in three weeks of rehearsals and will be rehearsing again on their birthday tomorrow.

“My favourite number in the show is Solidarity because I get to work with the adult cast and it’s fun with all the props,” she said.

“We get to do a mixture of things in the production. There is quite a lot of ballet and we do modern and tap as well.”

Chloe and Kaitlyn’s mother, Debbie, said: “Chloe was so devastated when she didn’t get it last year but she has been so grown up about it.

“She has watched her sister live the dream for the past six months.

“She has got through hundreds of girls to get the part.

“I am proud of them both, they work very hard to get all their school work done as well.”