Billy Elliot Tickets

Billy Elliot in London

Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical Billy Elliot leaps back into the West End at the Adelphi Theatre, on the Strand. Based on the beloved film about a young boy from a working class North East town, who goes against his masculine mining community to pursue a love of ballet, this “triumphant” (Daily Telegraph) musical features songs by legendary songwriter Elton John. Billy Elliot returns to London for a strictly limited run from February 2027 - so go on, Billy, book your tickets today! 

What Is the Musical Billy Elliot About?

Set in a North East mining town during the 1984-85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot follows eleven-year-old Billy, who stumbles into a ballet class on his way to boxing lessons. Captivated by dance, Billy discovers a passion that sets him apart from expectations placed upon him by his family and community.

As tensions rise in the town, Billy secretly pursues his dream, guided by his formidable dance teacher, Mrs Wilkinson. Against a backdrop of political unrest, Billy’s journey becomes a moving story about self-expression and the courage to challenge stereotypes. Billy Elliot balances intimate family drama with large-scale ensemble numbers exploring themes of identity, resilience and ambition, with an unforgettable score, including “Electricity”, “Expressing Yourself” “Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher” and “The Letter”.

The History of Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot began life as a film written by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, which was released in 2000 and received critical acclaim for its portrayal of working-class Britain and childhood aspiration. Its success led to the musical adaptation, which premiered at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre in 2005.

The musical went on to win 10 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, and later earned 10 Tony Awards following its Broadway transfer. Over its original West End run, from 2005–2016, the production became one of London’s longest-running musicals and launched the careers of numerous young performers in the title role. Known for its demanding choreography and emotionally charged storytelling, Billy Elliot has been performed internationally and remains a defining British musical of the modern era. This huge revival starts out in the North East - at the Sunderland Empire - and embarks on a landmark UK tour before pirouetting its way into the West End for a strictly limited run. 

The Billy Elliot West End Cast 

Casting for this production is to be announced. 

The Creative Team of Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot features music by legendary EGOT singer-songwriter Elton John (The Lion King, Aida) and a book and lyrics by Lee Hall (Rocketman, Spoonface Steinberg), the screenwriter of the film. The original production was directed by the film's director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, The Crown) with choreography by Peter Darling (Matilda the Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

Further creative team members for this revival are to be confirmed. 

Book Billy Elliot Tickets at the Adelphi Theatre

Billy Elliot is “pure magic” (Sunday Express), so feel the electricity and get yourself down to the Adelphi Theatre in 2027 for a moving, uplifting musical with songs by the iconic Elton John. Book your tickets for Billy Elliot at the Adelphi Theatre today - it’ll be proper canny!