Billy Elliot UK Tour

Billy Elliot UK Tour

It has just been announced that Billy Elliot the musical, is to tour the UK for the first time ever in 2016. Based on the highly successful film, the show is set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike and follows Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. Billy Elliot has been acclaimed the world over and has now been seen by over 10.5 million people across five continents and is the recipient of over 80 awards internationally including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards. Eric Fellner (Producer) said today: “Having recently celebrated ten extraordinary years of Billy Elliot the Musical in London, we are delighted to have the opportunity to bring a new touring production of this inspiring show to fans across the … Read more