His first job was at the age of twelve playing the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical in London's West End.
He attended Broad Oak High School in his home town Bury and then the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
He was offered the part as Young Michael Jackson in the West End musical Thriller – Live where he did a few performances before he outgrew the role.
Williams became well known to a TV audience as the character Kylie – acting, dancing and singing in the 2008-2009 BBC Two comedy Beautiful People, series 1 and 2.
They finished as joint runners-up, alongside Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, losing to winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.
[10] From 3 June to 21 September 2024, Williams played the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre opposite Rhea Norwood as Sally Bowles.
[citation needed] Williams is gay and has spoken about coming to terms with his sexuality while working on Billy Elliot in London.