Location: Victoria Palace Theatre

Type of production: Musical

Opened: 11 March 2005

Booking until: 09 April 2011

Running time: 3 hrs

Author/Playwright: Lee Hall

Director: Stephen Daldry

Music by: Elton John

Synopsis:

Adapted from the popular British film, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity.

This original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released in October 2000. Nominated for 3 Oscar's and 13 Bafta awards this poignant film broke box office records across the world.

The following Billy Elliot related items are available to buy online:

• Through the Lens: Original Cast Theatre Photographs Book
• Original London Cast CD
• The Movie Version on DVD
• The Movie Version Soundtrack CD

Please Note: Billy Elliot, the musical, is based on the inspirational film of the same name. Like the film, Billy Elliot, the musical, contains strong language and some scenes of confrontation between policemen and miners. As a rule of thumb, when booking tickets for parties including children, please consider the film version of Billy Elliot (rated 15) and whether this would be suitable for all members of your party. The producers recommended minimum age is eight.

Upper/Grand Circle seating: When purchasing seats in the Upper/Grand Circle, a full view of the stage or the action cannot be guaranteed from every seat. You may be required to lean forward during the production. This particularly applies to row's A and B which has a safety rail in view. You will have to lean forward throughout the performance if sitting on row's A and B.

Please note that according to the theatre's policy children under 16 year old, not accompanied by an adult, will not be allowed into Victoria Palace theatre.