Billy Elliot the Musical is based on the widely loved film of the same name and tells the story of a young boy who dreams of dancing despite the pressures of his environment. Set against the backdrop of the miners’ strike in northern England, the show explores family, ambition, and the courage to follow a different path.
The stage musical features music by Elton John and a book and lyrics by Lee Hall, who also wrote the original film. It is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling, the same creative team behind the film adaptation. Since its first production, the show has earned international acclaim for its storytelling and choreography, and it has been staged around the world.
Across its global productions, Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by more than twelve million people and has received over eighty major awards, including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards. The role of Billy has become famous for launching the careers of many young performers, with more than one hundred boys having taken on the demanding title role on stage.
