BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns for national tour and limited West End season
Photo credit: Alastair Muir
A national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL has been announced, opening at Sunderland Empire from 4 November 2026, along with its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.
Following its run in Sunderland, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will visit Manchester and Edinburgh. Further touring dates and casting to be announced soon.
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 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!”
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is brought to life by the multiple award-winning creative team behind the film including writer Lee Hall (book and lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, joined by Elton John who composed the show’s score. The production features set design by Ian MacNeil, costumes by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti, hair, wigs and make up design by Campbell Young, musical supervision and orchestrations by Martin Koch, tour direction by Simon Pollard, adult casting by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG, and children’s casting by Nick Hockaday CDG for Jessica Ronane Casting.