Billy Elliot

Now celebrating 10 extraordinary years in London’s West End, Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today, is embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Read more …

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.

Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

The critical consensus

It is a wonderfully staged musical that works a treat.

(*) Michael Cox, Across the Arts, 22/09/2016

This might just be the best advert for community, arts education and international socialism ever.

Neil Cooper, Coffee-Table Notes, 22/09/2016

Director Stephen Daldry’s production has won awards aplenty and it’s set to win even more hearts in its capital stay.

Martin Gray, All Edinburgh Theatre

The show’s slight self-indulgence, towards the end, is a small price to pay for its huge political and emotional passion, and for the brilliance with which it reflects the shift in ideas about masculinity that accompanied the end of â€¨Britain’s great age of heavy industry.

(*) Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, 24/09/2016

At the end of the show the cast rightly lap up their standing ovation, every one of them deserving of the rapturous applause.

Aisling McGuire, TVBomb,, 23/09/2016

The dialogue is peppered throughout with some pretty strong language which is all normal and natural within the contest of the show but may concern those with young children. Otherwise it’s an opportunity for a great family night out.

(*) Justine Blundell, Edinburgh Guide, 22/09/2016

Musical version of Lee Hall's dance protégé movie finds new depths and a political edge.

Thom Dibdin, The List, 26/09/2016