Producers of Billy Elliot have confirmed that the musical will be broadcast live from the West End to cinemas across the UK and around the world on Sunday 28th September 2014. Watch the trailer below.
Billy Elliot the Musical features music by Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall. Stephen Daldry directs with choreography by Peter Darling. Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre in 2005 and has won over 80 theatre awards globally including 10 2009 Tony Awards® and 5 Olivier Awards.
Elton John said: “Billy Elliot has always had a very special place in my heart and being involved in the musical has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Broadcasting the show live to cinemas is a new venture for all of us and will make for a very special event. It’s going to be a thrilling day for everyone at our home at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London and we hope cinema audiences will be as excited as we are to see Billy Elliot the Musical brought to life for the first time on screen.”
Stephen Daldry said: “Billy Elliot's journey has been extraordinary. I still remember well our first day on the set of the film almost 16 years ago. It’s incredible to think that next year we will celebrate 10 years of the show in London and that it has been performed to so many millions across five continents. We are thrilled to be sharing this special performance with audiences around the world.”
Lee Hall said: “It will be great to see Billy Elliot achieve another milestone at what is set to be an amazing event. At our home in the West End we usually perform to an audience of 1,500. It is wonderful to think that this special performance will be seen by people in their local cinemas across many countries. This next chapter will be particularly poignant for us as Billy will briefly be returning to his beginnings on the cinema screen.”
Last night Baz Bamigboye reported that Ruthie Henshall, who recently joined the cast as Mrs Wilkinson, will star in performance alongside some special guests..
Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.
On 12th May, Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated its 9th birthday and on the same night welcomed Ruthie Henshall to the cast alongside Matteo Zecca (11) who became the 37th boy to play the role of Billy Elliot in London. Matteo joins Mitchell Tobin (13), Bradley Perret (12) and Elliott Hanna (11) who rotate in the title role, Deka Walmsley who plays Billy’s dad Jackie, Ann Emery in the role of Grandma and Chris Grahamson in the role of Billy’s brother, Tony.
Please visit www.BillyElliotLive.co.uk for further information. Tickets for this special performance of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre go on sale today via the Victoria Palace Theatre box office.
Photo Credit: Alastair Muir
Photo Credit: Alastair Muir
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