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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live( 2014)

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Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.

Overview

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Elliott Hanna

      Billy Elliot

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      Ruthie Henshall

      Mrs. Wilkinson

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      Liam Mower

      Billy's Older Self

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      Tom Holland

      Former Billy (Encore)

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      Zach Atkinson

      Michael

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      Deka Walmsley

      Dad (Jackie Elliot)

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      Ann Emery

      Grandma

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      Chris Grahamson

      Tony Elliot

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      Howard Crossley

      George

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      David Muscat

      Mr. Braithwaite

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      Caspar Meurisse

      Tall Boy

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      Layton Williams

      Former Billy (Encore)

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      Claudia Bradley

      Dead Mum

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      Demi Lee

      Debbie

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      Liam Sargeant

      Small Boy

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      Ollie Jochim

      Former Billy (Encore)

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      Bradley Perret

      Former Billy (Encore)

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      Matteo Zecca

      Former Billy (Encore)

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      Barnaby Meredith

      Billy's Older Self (West End)

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      David Bardsley

      Alternate Dad(credit only)

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      Gillian Elisa

      Alternate Grandma

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      Craig Armstrong

      Ensemble

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      Paul Basleigh

      Ensemble

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      Spencer Cartwright

      Ensemble

    Social

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    A review by badelf

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    Written by badelf on Tue May 21 2024
    All I can say is I'm so sorry I wasn't watching this live in London. What an awesome musical....

    Media

    Videos 7Backdrops 6Posters 28

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    3413368.00

    Keywords

    • dance
    • child abuse
    • dancer
    • northern england
    • strike
    • homophobia
    • society
    • loss of loved one
    • solidarity
    • sadness
    • mine
    • abusive father
    • talent
    • national socialism
    • musical
    • street riots
    • boxing school
    • crude humor
    • ballet
    • cultural difference
    • live
    • live broadcast
    • live performance
    • cross dressing
    • dead mother
    • cultural
    • british politics
    • gender roles
    • mining town
    • british history
    • ballet school
    • smart kid
    • non conformity
    • exploring sexuality
    • poor kid
    • stage musical
    • christmas
    • 1980s
    • gender identity
    • 80s style
    • filmed theater
    • christmas eve
    • generational divide