In the tough, no-nonsense mining town of Easington, Co. It’s the summer of 1984 and the country’s first miner’s strike has been called following Maggie Thatcher’s decision to close unprofitable coal mines. Its left-wing politics are nailed firmly to the riot shields wielded by the chorus-line of coppers in Lee Hall’s gritty story that is told from the miners point of view. So it seems particularly disappointing that this colossus of a show has only toured the UK this one time.īut Milton Keynes has it for three weeks and this blockbuster should not be missed.
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It went on to become a global phenomenon. Its three week residency at Milton Keynes is the last time the show will be seen in the UK although I can’t believe that it will stay away forever.Īfter its June 17 closing in Bucks the show moves to Germany and then this dancing juggernaut will pirouette off into musical theatre history.īilly Elliot first premiered in the West End in 2005, following in the footsteps of the film version which made a star of young actor Jamie Bell. It is the end of the road for showbiz Billy. This glorious, inspirational tale of a young boy from a tough mining community who dreamt of becoming a ballet dancer, is a triumph from its rousing, militant start to its sensational, tap dancing finale.
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Billy Elliot The Musical has taken two-and-a-half years to make it to Milton Keynes Theatre but it opened on Wednesday in show-stopping style.