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Set in the North East, Billy Elliot is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy s dream. This original story captured the hearts of people around the world when the movie was released in October 2000. This poignant film broke box office records worldwide and was nominated for a raft of awards including 3 Golden Globes, 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards. The original multi-award winning creative team from the film: director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall and choreographer Peter Darling are joined by music legend, Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer song-writer of the last 30 years, to create the most anticipated musical of the decade.
Billy Elliot - The Musical website.
Cast/Performers
Philip Whitchurch (Dad),
Jackie Clune (Mrs Wilkinson),
Sara Poyzer (Billy's Mum),
Chris Lennon (Tony),
Ann Emery (Grandma),
Paul Broughton (George),
Alex Delamere (Mr Braithwaite),
Isaac James (Older Billy),
Colin Bates (Billy - some dates),
Leon Cooke (Billy - some dates),
Matthew Koon (Billy - some dates),
Travis Yates (Billy - some dates),
Shaun Malone (Michael),
Leyci Wightman (Debbie)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Lee HallMusic(s):
Elton John,
Elton John,
Martin Koch (musical supervision)
Lyrics:
Lee HallProducer(s):
Eric Fellner,
Tim Bevan (Working Title Films),
Sally Greene (Old Vic Productions),
Jon Finn (Working Title Films)
Director:
Stephen DaldryChoreographer:
Peter DarlingDesign:
Ian MacNeilLighting:
Rick FisherCostume:
Nicky GillibrandSound:
Paul Arditti