Billy Elliot to return to the West End in 2027

Billy Elliot the Musical will return to the West End after a near-12-year absence.

The production has been seen by more than 10.5 million people worldwide and has won over 80 international awards, including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards. Based on the film, the musical is set during the 1984–85 miners’ strike and follows Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet, changing his life and community.

On the creative side are 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 scenic design by Ian MacNeil, costume design is by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher, sound design by Paul Arditti and hair, wig and make up design by Campbell Young. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch. The tour director is Simon Pollard and the associate choreographer is Jeroen Luiten. Adult casting is by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher and children’s casting is by Nick Hockaday for Jessica Ronane Casting.

Daldry and John said in a joint statement: “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!”

It will now run at the Adelphi Theatre on the Strand, currently home to Back to the Future the Musical, for a limited season from 12 February to 31 July 2027. Tickets for the tour and West End go on sale on 9 March 2026 at 10am.

Find out more about the initial tour stops.