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Overall Rating: +4 from 25 ratings
Synopsis: Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes. The story of his personal struggle and fulfillment are balanced against a counter-story of family and community strife caused by the UK miners' strike (1984–1985) in County Durham, in Northern England. Hall's screenplay was inspired in part by A. J. Cronin's novel, The Stars Look Down, to which the musical's opening song pays homage.
Opened: 1st Mar 2005
Genre: Musical
Directed: Stephen Daldry
Venue: Victoria Palace Theatre
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Community reviews (24)
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Reviewer Rating: +3
michelle wrote on 27th March 2012
The show was good and it was quite interesting to see the twists and turns of the story. The child a...
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Reviewer Rating: +4
lush wrote on 22nd March 2012
A pleasant show altogether, except the usage of bad language. However, given the fact that the kids ...
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Reviewer Rating: +2
foona wrote on 22nd March 2012
Billy Elliot is a wonderfully directed show based on the story of a boy Billy who despite all hurdle...
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Reviewer Rating: +4
cosmo wrote on 21st March 2012
The show is successful in bringing the thoughtful social and individual messages to the audience in ...
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Reviewer Rating: +3
seahy wrote on 21st March 2012
“Billy Elliot” is one of the most entertaining and moving shows ever staged. The story depicts t...
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Reviewer Rating: +5
alliance wrote on 20th March 2012
The show was exceptional; the plot along with the dance performances really takes the show to high l...
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Reviewer Rating: +3
singpro wrote on 20th March 2012
If you are thinking of watching ‘Billy Elliot’ then rest assured that you would entertain yourse...
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Reviewer Rating: +4
sofia wrote on 19th March 2012
I simply love this show, and watched it for the third time. All characters’ performances were ext...
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Reviewer Rating: +2
andrew wrote on 19th March 2012
If someone is interested in watching something inspiring then I would advise you to watch Billy Elli...
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Reviewer Rating: +3
amy wrote on 16th March 2012
I took my niece with me to watch the show yesterday, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. The show is the...
