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Running time
About 2 hours 50 minutes, including an interval (final running time to be confirmed)
Age guidance
8+ (no under 4s; 15 and under must sit with an adult 18+)
Venue
Adelphi Theatre, London
Category
Musicals
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Book Billy Elliot the Musical at the Adelphi Theatre in London, 12 February to 31 July 2027. Elton John's score, Lee Hall's book and lyrics, Stephen Daldry's direction and Peter Darling's choreography return to the West End for a limited run. Recommended for ages 8+.
Billy Elliot the Musical returns to the West End at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February to 31 July 2027, ten years after it last played in London. Set in a County Durham mining village during the 1984 to 1985 miners' strike, it follows eleven year old Billy, who swaps the boxing ring for the ballet class and finds a talent that could change his life.
Elton John wrote the music, Lee Hall wrote the book and lyrics, Stephen Daldry directs and Peter Darling choreographs, the same team behind the original London production that won five Olivier Awards including Best New Musical.
Allow about 2 hours 50 minutes including an interval. The Adelphi sits on the Strand between Charing Cross and Covent Garden, so dinner before the show and the walk to the river afterwards are easy. Expect big ensemble numbers such as Electricity and Solidarity, a lot of humour and a story that is genuinely moving.
Choose a date in the calendar on the Billy Elliot the Musical page to see live availability and prices for the Adelphi run. As this is a limited season, weekend and school holiday performances are likely to go first.
Recommended for ages 8+. No under 4s, and anyone aged 15 or under must sit next to an adult aged 18 or over.
12 February to 31 July 2027.
The Adelphi Theatre, 409 to 412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS.
Noah Mannion, Rafferty Smale, Spencer Collins and William Gurney
Liam Mower
Annette McLaughlin
Deka Walmsley
Lesley Joseph
Jack Bandeira
Natasha J Barnes
Adam Crossley
Mark Pearce
Harper Etienne, Dalton Jones, Theo Kamande and Oisin-Luca Pegg
Lola Cant, Paige Cook and Scarlett Gardener
Olivier Awards 2006
Best New Musical
Best Actor In A Musical – James Lomas, George Macquire and Liam Mower
Bes Theatre Choreographer – Peter Darling
Best Sound Design – Paul Arditti
Olivier Awards 2013 – Audience Award for Most Popular Show
Drama Desk Awards 2009
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Book Of a Musical – Lee Hall
Outstanding Featured Actor In A Musical – Gregory Jbara
Outstanding Featured Actress In a Musical – Haydn Gwynne
Outstanding Director of a Musical – Stephen Daldry
Outstanding Choreography – Peter Darling
Outstanding Orcehstrations – Martin Koch
Outstanding Music – Elton John
Outstanding Lighting Design – Rick Fisher
Outstanding Sound Design – Paul Arditti
Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding New Broadway Score
Outstanding New Score
Outstanding Featured Actor In a Musical – Gregory Jbara
Outstanding featured Actress in a Musical – Haydn Gwynne
Outstanding Director of a Musical – Stephen Hall
Outstanding Choreography – Peter Darling
Outstanding Lighting Design – Rick Fisher
2009 Tony Awards
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical – Lee Hall
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical – David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical – Gregory Jbara
Best Direction of a Musical – Stephen Daldry
Best Choreography – Peter Darling
Best Orchestrations – Martin Koch
Best Scenic Design – Ian MacNeil
Best Lighting Design – Rick Fisher
Best Sound Design – Paul Arditti
Billy Elliot the Musical plays a limited West End run at the Adelphi Theatre on the Strand from 12 February to 31 July 2027.
Billy Elliot runs for about 2 hours 50 minutes, including an interval. The final running time for the Adelphi run is still to be confirmed.
Billy Elliot is recommended for ages 8+. Children under 4 are not admitted, and anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by and sit next to an adult aged 18 or over. The show includes strong language.
Noah Mannion, Rafferty Smale, Spencer Collins and William Gurney share the role of Billy, with Liam Mower as Older Billy, Annette McLaughlin as Mrs Wilkinson, Deka Walmsley as Dad, Lesley Joseph as Grandma and Jack Bandeira as Tony.
The music is by Elton John, with book and lyrics by Lee Hall, who also wrote the original film. The production is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling.
The Adelphi Theatre is at 409 to 412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS. Charing Cross and Embankment are the nearest Underground stations, with Covent Garden a short walk away.
Choose a date in the calendar on this page to see available performances and prices, then pick your seats and pay securely online.
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