The show moves from poignant, moving moments to big dance numbers and violent protest scenes with a natural ease that, rather than falling into the seeming trap of disjointedness, reveals a perfectly balanced journey that when witnessed seems to be a revelation. In the midst of the violence, Billy finds an unexpected but poignant source of hope – ballet, and under the guidance of a caring dance teacher, Mrs Wilkinson, it becomes apparent that Billy is one truly gifted dancer indeed. The story is far from over, as it now dances its way into theatres as the musical tours the UK for the first time, rooting itself with tremendous power firmly in the hearts of new audiences and firm fans alike.īilly Elliot tells the story of a young boy trying to find his feet in a mining town in the north of England, where families and friends alike are divided in the midst of the tumultuous miner strikes that became iconic of the Thatcher era of British political history. Few shows can claim the pedigree that the Hippodrome’s current resident has – Billy Elliot, based on the iconic 2000 film, is a multiple Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical of such popularity that, shortly before closing in the West-End, it was broadcast live to cinemas all over the world.
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