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Opened: May 11, 2005

Billy Elliot - 2005 West End History , Info & More

One of the most celebrated, award-winning musicals on stage today, Billy Elliot has been dazzling London's West End since 2005, and has gone on to captivate audiences around the world.

Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/'85 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful storyline, this astonishing theatrical experience will stay with you forever.

Now seen by over 9.5 million people worldwide, there's never been a better time to see Billy Elliot the Musical.


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Photo Flash: First Look at Zach Atkinson as Michael in BILLY ELLIOT
by BWW News Desk - March 5, 2013


Today, 5 March 2013, 11 year old Zach Atkinson from Manchester joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre to play Billy Elliot's best friend Michael. He alternates the role with current Michaels, Joe Massey and Thomas Moore. Check out the photos below!

BWW Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT Tour Dances into Naples
by Chris Silk - February 25, 2013


The national tour of 'Billy Elliott' dances into Naples for a six-night run at the Philharmonic. The show thrills, but never quite forges the intense emotional connection it so obviously labors toward. While dazzling ballet sequences and soaring lyrics wow, they feel ever so slightly mechanical.

Photo Coverage: Latest Cast of BILLY ELLIOT!
by Carrie Dunn - February 6, 2013


Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family.

New Billy Joins Cast Of BILLY ELLIOT Tonight
by Carrie Dunn - February 6, 2013


Today, 6 February 2013, 13 year old Tade Biesinger from Bountiful, Utah, US will become the thirty second boy to play Billy Elliot in the West End. Having performed the title role on Broadway, Tade will become the second boy to have performed the role in the US and the UK when he makes his West End debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

BILLY ELLIOT Announces Christmas Schedule
by Kelsey Denette - December 21, 2012


Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family.

Photo Flash: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL - Full Christmas Schedule Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2012


Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family. Check out the photos below.

Photo Flash: Killian Donnelly and More Join West End's BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2012


From 12 November 2012 Killian Donnelly will join the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play Billy's brother Tony. He will perform alongside Gillian Bevan (Mrs. Wilkinson), Deka Walmsley (Dad), Ann Emery (Grandma), Sean Kearns (George), Kay Milbourne (Dead Mum), Simon Ray Harvey (Mr. Braithwaite), Barnaby Meredith (Older Billy) and new ensemble members Matthew Dale, David Muscat, Nic Greenshields, Ruri James and Spencer Stafford who join Craig Armstrong, David Bardsley, Paul Basleigh, Dawn Buckland, James Butcher, Spencer Cartwright, Lucinda Collins, Gillian Elisa, Helen French, Sergio Giacomelli, Ian Gareth Jones, Connor McAllister, Steve Paget, Steph Parry and Mike Scott.

TV: Deka Walmsley of BILLY ELLIOT
by Kate Finburg - September 18, 2012


Our reporter talks to Deka Walmsley, currently playing Dad in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Redmand Rance, Millie Thornton Join West End's BILLY ELLIOT
by Kelsey Denette - August 22, 2012


This week 11 year old Redmand Rance from Fareham, Hampshire will become the thirty first boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End. He is joined by 10 year old Millie Thornton from Grangetown, Sunderland who plays the role of Debbie Wilkinson.

Elton John's BILLY ELLIOT Set for Milwaukee, Now thru 7/22
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2012


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Milwaukee from tonight, July 17-July 22. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Photo Flash: New Photos from West End's BILLY ELLIOT!
by Kelsey Denette - July 6, 2012


Billy Elliot the Musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, the associate director is Julian Webber, costume design is by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.

BILLY ELLIOT's Alex Ko Guest Stars on BUNHEADS Tonight, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2012


The new ABC Family series, Bunheads, starring Sutton Foster, premiered Monday, June 11. Alex Ko, who played the title role of "Billy" in the Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway from October 2009 to May 2011, guest stars during the third episode of the new series tonight, June 25 at 9/8c.

Elton John & Stephen Daldry Celebrate 3000 Performances of BILLY ELLIOT
by James T Harding - May 31, 2012


Elton John, Stephen Daldry and Lee Hall last night (30 May 2012) joined a special Gala audience at the Victoria Palace Theatre to celebrate 3000 performances and seven years since the world premiere of the award-wining British hit, Billy Elliot the Musical. Scroll down for photos of the event and to find out what happens to that cake.

Photo Flash: First Look at Harrison Dowzell as BILLY ELLIOT
by James T Harding - May 28, 2012


Twelve year old Harrison Dowzell from Nottinghamshire has become the thirtieth boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End. Check out the production photographs of Dowzell in action below.

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Set to Run Until December 2013
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012


Billy Elliot the Musical, now in its eighth year, will release a further 640,000 tickets this week, taking booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre to 21 December 2013. Check out the production photographs below.

Harrison Dowzell Becomes 30th West End BILLY ELLIOT Today - Tix on Sale Until December 2013
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012


Twelve year old Harrison Dowzell from Nottinghamshire is to become the thirtieth boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End. Harrison, who joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical today, 14 May 2012, will alternate the role of Billy with Harris Beattie (13 year old from Aberdeen, Scotland), Kaine Ward (13 years old from Hertfordshire), Ryan Collinson (13 years old from Southport) and Adam Vesperman (13 years old from Seattle, Washington, USA) He will be the 65th boy to play the role worldwide, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film.

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes New Billy!
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012


Today, 22 February 2012, 13 year old Harris Beattie from Aberdeen, Scotland and 9 year old Dayna Dixon from Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne will join the West End cast of Billy Elliot the Musical which celebrates 7 years in at the Victoria Palace Theatre in May. Harris will become the twenty-ninth boy to play the title role in the West End and the 64th boy to play the role worldwide, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film. He is joined by Dayna who plays Debbie, dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson's daughter.

New BILLY ELLIOT Joins West End Cast Tonight
by James T Harding - February 22, 2012


Today, 22 February 2012, 13 year old Harris Beattie from Aberdeen, Scotland and 9 year old Dayna Dixon from Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne will join the West End cast of Billy Elliot the Musical which celebrates 7 years in at the Victoria Palace Theatre in May. Harris will become the twenty-ninth boy to play the title role in the West End and the 64th boy to play the role worldwide, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film. He is joined by Dayna who plays Debbie, dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson's daughter.

Photo Flash: London's Newest BILLY ELLIOT Takes the Stage
by Kelsey Denette - August 22, 2011


13 year old Adam Vesperman from Seattle, USA, made his West End stage debut as Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre, becoming the twenty-seventh boy to play the title role in the hit west end show Billy Elliot The Musical.

Photo Flash: Ryan Collinson Joins BILLY ELLIOT at the Victoria Palace Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2011


Billy Elliot the Musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, and is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling.

Billy Elliot FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Billy Elliot and what's the order?
Electricity
Expressing Yourself
Grandma’s Song
When We Were Kings

Billy Elliot History

Other Productions of Billy Elliot

2005   West End Original London Production
West End
2008   Australian Production
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour

Billy Elliot - 2005 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Olivier Awards BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award -
2011 Olivier Awards BBC Radio Olivier Audience Award 0
2010 Olivier Awards The Audience Award for Most Popular Show Elton John
2006 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical James Lomas
2006 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Haydn Gwynne
2006 Olivier Awards Best Director Stephen Daldry
2006 Olivier Awards Best Lighting Design Rick Fisher
2006 Olivier Awards Best New Musical Elton John
2006 Olivier Awards Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical Tim Healy
2006 Olivier Awards Best Set Design Ian MacNeil
2006 Olivier Awards Best Sound Design Paul Arditti
2006 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Peter Darling
2005 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

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