The hit movie Billy Elliott coming to city stage

CURVE theatre will stage the first new UK production of the musical Billy Elliot.

The Made at Curve production will be directed by the theatre’s artistic director Nikolai Foster and will run exclusively at Curve, from July 7 to August 14 next year.

Set during the 1984/85 miners’ strike, and based on Stephen Daldry’s Bafta-winning 2000 film, the musical features music from Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall.

It premiered at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre in 2005 and went on to win a number of international awards, including four Laurence Olivier Awards and 10 Tony Awards.

The musical will be choreographed by Lucy Hind, with full casting still to be announced.

Curve chief executive Chris Stafford and artistic director Nikolai Foster said: “We are beyond excited to share Lee Hall and Elton John’s astonishing musical Billy Elliot with Curve audiences, ensuring summer 2022 in Leicester is truly memorable.

“Billy Elliot is a musical filled with incredible characters, epic ideas and, at its heart, the story of a young boy who has the passion and courage to dance down a different path from the one prescribed for him.

“We are indebted to the incredible creatives who made Billy such a hit and hugely grateful they have trusted us to create the first new UK production for our audiences in Leicester.

“Collaborating with a terrific production team and an incredible cast of the most exciting young performers, we are proud to present this mighty musical which recognises the value of culture in our society, the importance of expressing your truest self and gives a voice to the courageous working class communities who are depicted in Lee Hall’s astonishing play.

“All beautifully framed by Elton John’s electrifying score.”

Tickets can be bought online or from the box office on 0116 242 3595.