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To be confirmed.
Performance dates
12 February to 31 July 2027.
Run time: To be confirmed.
Includes interval
192 reviews
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Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and collected over 80 awards in its lifetime. It played for over 11 hugely successful years in London’s West End and went on multiple international tours.
Set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community and changes his life forever. Brought to life by the award-winning creative team behind the film and featuring iconic music by Elton John, Billy Elliot is an extraordinary theatrical experience that has captivated audiences around the world.
After nearly 12 years away, Billy Elliot The Musical is set to dance back onto the West End stage. Since its debut, the production has been seen by over 10.5 million people worldwide and has collected more than 80 international awards, including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards. Inspired by the beloved film, the musical follows young Billy’s transformation from aspiring boxer to gifted ballet dancer against the backdrop of the 1984–85 miners’ strike, reshaping both his life and the community around him.
11 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
With the closure of Billy Elliot the Musical this weekend, I thought I would take a look back at the history of the show, and take a look at what’s next!
9 Apr, 2016 | By Emily Jenkins
For as long as I can remember, Billy Elliot has been a constant in my Theatreland life. From walking past it on my way to other shows to being sat in the audience watching the moving performances, Billy Elliot has always been a mark of the performer that people, myself included, aspire to be.
16 Feb, 2016 | By Jasmine Richards
Billy Elliot the Musical today (16 November 2015) welcomes Euan Garrett, 12 years old from East Lothian, Scotland, who will make his West End stage debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre as the forty-second boy to play the title role in the iconic British musical in London. Also joining the cast today is Matthew Seadon-Young who will play Billy’s older brother Tony.
16 Nov, 2015 | By Jacob Porteous
Billy Elliot The Musical has had a busy couple of weeks at the Victoria Palace Theatre! On 12th May the production celebrated its tenth birthday with a special gala performance which saw six Billys unite onstage as well as previous cast members who returned for a spectacular finale! The show’s composer Elton John was also in attendance.
27 May, 2015 | By Andrew Tomlins
Billy Elliot celebrates its tenth anniversary in the West End this year, and yet to my surprise I’ve never seen it, even though I enjoyed the original movie and love a good musical. So here are ten reasons why you (and I) should check out Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre this year.
13 May, 2015 | By Liz Dyer
Tonight, 12 May 2015, the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical celebrates ten years in the West End. The musical received its world premiere at the Victoria Palace Theatre in March 2005 with the gala opening night taking place exactly 10 years ago today.
12 May, 2015 | By Jacob Porteous
Thespians might seem, at times, to be illogical creatures – driven, perhaps, by forces beyond the understanding of Muggles. What exactly do you do with someone like that? Well, happily, after my article describing the symptoms of Thespianism, I'm back with my five Top Tips on How to Treat Thespians, just for you.
11 May, 2015 | By Harriet Wilson
Could Thespianism be affecting somebody close to you?
Thespianism (I've said many times that this should be a word) can affect us all. You might think that it only happens to people in slightly cheesy films – but the truth is that Thespianism could be affecting somebody close to you. The simple truth is that nobody is immune.
29 Apr, 2015 | By Harriet Wilson
After an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival in 2013 and a short national tour, William Gaminara’s very funny comedy The Three Lions arrives at the St. James Theatre for a short off West End season.
30 Mar, 2015 | By Tony Peters