BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns to the West End for the first time in over 10 years, playing a limited season at the Adelphi Theatre 12 February – 31 July 2027.

Prior to the West End return of Billy Elliot The Musical, the show will play in Sunderland, Manchester and Edinburgh with further dates for after the West End run to be announced.

Composer Elton John and Director Stephen Daldry said today, “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 over a decade is both incredibly emotional and exciting. It’s bold, it’s British, it’s full of heart and the story feels more relevant than ever. We can’t wait for a whole new generation to experience it!”

Based on the 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 the boxing ring to the ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL has been seen by over 12 million people across five continents.

Over 125 boys have now played the iconic title role on stage worldwide, including Hollywood Film Star Tom Holland and Musical Theatre Royalty, Layton Williams.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL – The Cast

Following an extensive global search, the four boys who will play the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL are Noah Mannion (12 years old from Stockport), Rafferty Smale (12 years old from Leigh-on-Sea), Spencer Collins (13 years old from California) and William Gurney (12 years old from Berkshire).

The original Billy Elliot, Liam Mower, will return to the show to play ‘Older Billy’. Liam was one of three boys who created the role when the musical first opened in 2005, winning an Olivier Award for his performance.

Further casting is yet to be announced.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL – The Creative Team

Writer – Lee Hall (book and lyrics)
Director – Stephen Daldry
Choreographer – Peter Darling
Composer – Elton John

Scenic Design – Ian MacNeil
Costume Design – Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting Design – Rick Fisher
Sound Design – Paul Arditti
Hair, Wig and Make Up Design – Campbell Young
Musical Supervision and Orchestrations – Martin Koch
Tour Director – Simon Pollard
Associate Choreographer – Jeroen Luiten
Adult Casting – Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG
Children’s Casting – Nick Hockaday CDG for Jessica Ronane Casting.

Billy Elliot The Musical Tour Dates

4 – 28 NOVEMBER 2026
SUNDERLAND EMPIRE

2 DECEMBER 2026 – 9 JANUARY 2027
PALACE THEATRE MANCHESTER

19 JANUARY – 6 FEBRUARY 2027
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE

12 FEBRUARY – 31 JULY 2027
ADELPHI THEATRE, LONDON