Billy Elliot Theatre Breaks

The Show
Prepare to be dazzled as you follow the inspirational story of Billy Elliot in his struggle to overcome stereotypes and fulfil his desire to become a male dancer. This heart-warming tale of triumph over adversity is set in the midst of the miners' strike of 1984/5, against the backdrop of a northern mining town. Billy Elliot is a feel-good tale of a young boy's discovery of his love of dance. Follow Billy's revelation of his passion for dance as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and straight into a ballet class. Watch how his journey unfolds and how he manages to change the heart and minds of not only his family, but his whole community. This show really is awe-inspiring and is sure to captivate audiences as they are swept away in Billy's pledge to overcome boundaries and do what he loves best.

History of Billy Elliot
This phenomenal musical sensation is based on one of the most adored British films of the last decade, Billy Elliot released in 2000. The extraordinary movie written by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry and choreographed by Peter Darling, has been developed for the stage by the same multi-award winning creative team. This thrilling and original musical first premiered in London's West End at the Victoria Palace Theatre in 2005. This theatre production which is now in its 10th year running has been a smash hit success and has captivated audiences around the world. It has now been seen over 9.5 million times worldwide, proving that there really is no better time to purchase your tickets to see this multi-award winning show.

Why book London theatre breaks to see Billy Elliot
This theatre production incorporates incredible music written by Elton John, mind blowing dance scenes and a powerfully evocative storyline. This musical really is unforgettable, so why not book tickets to this production alongside a stay in a London hotel to ensure an extra special experience.

Awards and what the critics have to say
This outstanding musical masterpiece has received many awards including 4 Laurence Oliver Awards in 2006, which included Best New Musical and Best Theatre Choreographer. It was also awarded the Laurence Olivier Award in 2013 for Most Popular Show. It has also proved to be a tremendous success with the critics, who have been dazzled by the excitement of the show.

'Funny, touching and shamelessly enjoyable' - The Independent
'The musical Billy Elliot is unforgettably brilliant' - The Observer
'A fantastic, inspiring and uplifting night' - BBC Radio 2
'A dazzling spectacle of dance, tears and laughter'- The Daily Mail

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Interesting facts about Billy Elliot

• Since its world premiere, 27 Boys have played Billy Elliot in the London Production.
• A total of 61 Boys, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the film, have played the lead role.
• Billy Elliot has been seen by an array of famous faces, including The Queen, Hilary Clinton, Nicole Kidman, Bill Gates, Michael Jackson and Oprah Winfrey.
• Actors aged 6-80 have performed in the show since its original world premiere.