Billy Elliot: The Musical Live 10 years old

A talented young dancer has to learn to fight for his dream despite social and parental disapproval.

Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. In June 2014, it was announced that the musical would be screened and broadcast live to cinemas around the UK and the world. On 28 September, the matinee of the musical was broadcast as it was being filmed at the Victoria Palace Theatre to cinemas around the UK and other countries with further encore screenings of that same performance on other dates. Billy was played by Elliott Hanna. Liam Mower, one of the three actors who originated the title role, returned to play the role of Older Billy. In addition, 25 past and present actors to have played the title role on the West End performed a specially-choreographed dance number at the finale. The live broadcast topped the UK and Ireland box office the weekend it was broadcast, a first for an event cinema release, beating The Equalizer with £1.9m.

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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live Cast

Name	Character
Tom Holland He was 18, now 28 years old	as Former Billy (Encore)
Ruthie Henshall She was 47, now 57 years old	as Mrs. Wilkinson
Howard Crossley	as George

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live Crew

Name	Department
Lee Hall as Book. He was 48 (now 58) years old	Writing
Stephen Daldry as Director. He was 54 (now 64) years old	Directing
Elton John as Music. He was 67 (now 77) years old	Sound
Brett Sullivan as Director. He was 43 (now 53) years old	Directing