Princess Theatre, Launceston
160 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
No photography or recording.
Suitable for ages 12 and over.
Contains strong language, loud music, haze, fog and strobe lighting effects.
Babes in Arms (Under 2 years of age):
All Babes in Arms require a ticket, available from the Box Office. There is no cost for this ticket.
Featuring music by the legendary Elton John, book and lyrics by the film’s screenplay writer Lee Hall, Billy Elliot is set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5 and follows Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community and changes his life forever.
Based on the 2000 international smash-hit film and boasting 10 Tony Awards, 10 Drama Desk Awards, 4 Olivier Awards and 7 Helpmann Awards (all including Best Musical), Billy Elliot The Musical is brought to life for the first time onstage in Tasmania by Encore Theatre Company. An extraordinary theatrical experience that has captivated audiences around the world.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
Book & Lyrics by LEE HALL
Music by ELTON JOHN
Originally directed by STEPHEN DALDRY
Orchestrations by MARTIN KOCH
Executive producers (original production)
ANGELA MORRISON, DAVID FURNISH
Producers (original production)
TIM BEVAN, ERIC FELLNER, JON, FINN, SALLY GREENE
Originally presented in London by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions, in association with Tiger Aspect. Based on Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Film.
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
Friday 14 March 7.30 pm – Opening Night
Sunday 16 March 5:00 pm
Thursday 20 March 7.30 pm
Friday 21 March 7.30 pm
Saturday 22 March 7.30 pm
Thursday 27 March 7.30 pm
Saturday 29 March 1:00 pm
Thursday 13 March 7.30 pm – Preview Night
Saturday 15 March 7.30 pm
Wednesday 19 March 7.30 pm
Saturday 22 March 1:00 pm
Sunday 23 March 5:00 pm
Wednesday 26 March 7.30 pm
Friday 28 March 7.30 pm
Saturday 29 March – 7.30 pm – Closing Night
Access Seating:
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