Billy Elliot The Musical in Manchester for Christmas

Billy Elliot The Musical launches a new UK tour at the Sunderland Empire in November (November 4-28) before a Christmas season at Manchester's Palace Theatre (December 2-January 9, 2027).

Further touring dates and casting are still to be announced (but there will be a West End season in February until July).

Composer Elton John and director Stephen Daldry said: “Creating Billy Elliot the Musical was one of the most joyous and inspiring moments of our careers, so to bring the show back for a UK tour and a season in the West End for the first time in a decade is incredibly emotional and exciting. It’s bold, it’s British, it’s full of heart and the story feels more relevant than ever.”

Based on the highly successful film, the show is set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984-85 miners’ strike, and follows Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community and changes his life.

Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, the show has been seen by over 12 million people across five continents and has won over 80 awards, including 10 Tonys and five Oliviers. In 2006, Liam Mower, James Lomas and George Maguire - the first three of more than 125 boys to play the title role - became the youngest performers ever to have won and shared the Olivier for best actor as the show also won the best musical prize.

More info and tickets here